Reports Report 4760m (Event 4760-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4760-2018
Observer
NameLaura W
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was driving on a dark country road and the fireball was in my direct line of sight through the windshield, above and ahead of the car, moving in the same direction. It was huge and startling. I have seen distant shooting stars but this was totally different. Wow!
Location
AddressCharlottesville, VA
Latitude38° 6' 1.58'' N (38.1°)
Longitude 78° 26' 54.09'' W (-78.45°)
Elevation108.04m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-11-11 19:45 EST
UT Date & Time2018-11-12 00:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth105°
First azimuth105°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth105°
Last elevation55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorWhite red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksLarge and startling like an explosion
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-