Reports Report 6846eh (Event 6846-2024)

Observer
Name Melissa L
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have never seen anything like this. It looked very close to the atmosphere and disappeared behind the tree line. It was so bright and appeared to be right in front of us (to the side).
Location
Address Parkton, MD
Latitude 39° 38' 30.45'' N (39.641793°)
Longitude 76° 41' 21.38'' W (-76.689272°)
Elevation 194.231094m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-11-11 19:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-11-12 00:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 252°
Moving
Facing azimuth 320°
First azimuth 280°
First elevation 18°
Last azimuth 260°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks Bright glowing train, yellowish/pinkish in color, very long! Curved downward.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -