Reports Report 2719r (Event 2719-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2719-2023
Observer
NameJohn L
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI appreciate your efforts.
Location
AddressCharlottesville, VA
Latitude38° 2' 56.98'' N (38.05°)
Longitude 78° 28' 17.68'' W (-78.47°)
Elevation115.45m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-05-23 23:57 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-05-24 03:57 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle204°
Moving
Facing azimuth55°
First azimuth45°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth40°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorLight Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration7s
Length20°
RemarksIt was as if a ring of Saturn dipped into our atmosphere. A long, easily visible arc that lasted almost 10 seconds. The main arc was followed by a few smaller artifacts.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter the main arc subsided, one or two objects/fragments entered the atmosphere and burned up quickly along the same arc.