This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
Name
Tiffany C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It caught my attention as I was driving. It was a bright fireball that came downwards and fizzled out in the horizon. I'm not sure if there was any sound because I had my music on in my vehicle. There was a short smoke trail.
Location
Address
Suffolk, VA
Latitude
36° 45' 40.97'' N (36.76°)
Longitude
76° 34' 54.8'' W (-76.58°)
Elevation
11.36m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-09 06:35 EST
UT Date & Time
2019-01-09 11:35 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
111°
Moving
Facing azimuth
60°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
75°
Last elevation
17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
There was a smoke train behind it as it fizzled out.
