Reports Report 10438a (Event 10438-2025)

Observer
Name Alli M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address , VA
Latitude 37° 56' 16.61'' N (37.937947°)
Longitude 78° 6' 30.09'' W (-78.108359°)
Elevation 161.41066m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-10-17 06:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-10-17 10:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 293.73°
First azimuth 299.84°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 294.56°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball appeared as a bright circular ball in sky and fell rapidly straight down looking like it was almost on fire
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -