Reports Report 31gf (Event 31-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
NameLeila M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThis fiery ball with a small tail was very bright and appeared to be traveling left to right (east to west) in my line of sight. I watched it descend for at least 4 seconds or more. I looked for an explosion but saw none obscured by trees. I was driving so I couldn't take a picture.
Location
Address, MD
Latitude38° 29' 58.49'' N (38.5°)
Longitude 76° 32' 7.36'' W (-76.54°)
Elevation42.19m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-01-09 06:30 EST
UT Date & Time2019-01-09 11:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle103°
Moving
Facing azimuth288.22°
First azimuth281.79°
First elevation47°
Last azimuth326.67°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-24
Colorred, light yellow, white
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-