This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
Name
Holly J
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was VERY bright and large, and it seemed low to the ground. I actually worried at first that it might have been a small plane crashing, but I realized it was moving WAY too fast and it was WAY too bright.
Location
Address
New Kent, VA
Latitude
37° 30' 10.97'' N (37.5°)
Longitude
77° 4' 34.54'' W (-77.08°)
Elevation
38.38m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-09 06:36 EST
UT Date & Time
2019-01-09 11:36 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
94°
Moving
Facing azimuth
283.43°
First azimuth
280.02°
First elevation
26°
Last azimuth
302.37°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It looked as if it threw off several sparks behind it when it was about 3/4 of the way through where I saw it.
