Reports Report 9579aav (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameAaron W
Experience Level3/5
RemarksOnly second time that I have seen this. Last time was 30 years ago
Location
AddressForest, VA
Latitude37° 22' 43.92'' N (37.38°)
Longitude 79° 15' 10.22'' W (-79.25°)
Elevation246.98m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:33 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:33 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle99°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth6.66°
First elevation10°
Last azimuth30.56°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorWhite then green with orange sparks
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length80°
RemarksBright White light changed to green with orange sparks flying off like crumbs
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksNot sure, but I think so
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksOrange fragments falling off. Only the second time in 52 years seeing things. I’m a commercial fisherman