Reports Report 3917d (Event 3917-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3917-2018
Observer
NameGreg G
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was watching TV in bed and outside the window a large orange ball went from top of window down to horizon. Very bright and large that it caught my attention peripherally. Took about 2 seconds. Very clear night. I've seen shooting stars but this looked more like the size of the sun.
Location
AddressSpotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Latitude38° 6' 23.8'' N (38.11°)
Longitude 77° 48' 23.72'' W (-77.81°)
Elevation88.41m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-01 23:45 EDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-02 03:45 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle182°
Moving
Facing azimuth304.71°
First azimuth304.71°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth304.71°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
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Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
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Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
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