Reports Report 3917y (Event 3917-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3917-2018
Observer
NamePatrick F
Experience Level1/5
RemarksCrazy huge looked like a firework but way too large and way too bright, travelling across the sky
Location
AddressStuarts Draft, VA
Latitude38° 1' 17.33'' N (38.02°)
Longitude 79° 2' 37.72'' W (-79.04°)
Elevation426.84m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-01 23:40 EDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-02 03:40 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle87°
Moving
Facing azimuth4.81°
First azimuth180.96°
First elevation29°
Last azimuth7.22°
Last elevation34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorDark Green, Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length75°
RemarksSparkles and tendrils
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked to be breaking off the main ball, looked like a firework