Reports Report 2351a (Event 2351-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2351-2023
Observer
NameAmanda K
Experience Level1/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressMadison Heights, VA
Latitude37° 29' 39.88'' N (37.49°)
Longitude 79° 9' 36.39'' W (-79.16°)
Elevation222.58m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-04-25 21:38 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-04-26 01:38 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle117°
Moving
Facing azimuth243.15°
First azimuth251.11°
First elevation33°
Last azimuth252.02°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt was soaring downward with the source of the light getting brighter and appearing larger when it appeared to burst into flames, suddenly just over doubling in size before it fell behind the tree line on the horizon.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-