Reports Report 5793a (Event 5793-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5793-2018
Observer
NameWendy M
Experience Level4/5
RemarksIt was large and appeared as a blue ball with a bluish/white tail. On the side of the ball facing the ground there was white and faint yellow light radiating. I didn't see it end because it was obscured by the treeline.
Location
AddressRichmond, VA
Latitude37° 35' 43.95'' N (37.6°)
Longitude 77° 33' 14.22'' W (-77.55°)
Elevation75.29m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-26 22:45 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-27 03:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle162°
Moving
Facing azimuth171.89°
First azimuth146.42°
First elevation37°
Last azimuth179.61°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorBlue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-