Reports Report 5793b (Event 5793-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5793-2018
Observer
NameJune M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksMy daughter saw it with me. It almost looked like a shooting star firework but was like a slightly fuzzy yet bright ball with a comet tail that disappeared without a sound in about 4 or less seconds. We just saw it for a few seconds before it disappeared.
Location
AddressRichmond, VA
Latitude37° 30' 30.81'' N (37.51°)
Longitude 77° 39' 45.95'' W (-77.66°)
Elevation114.13m
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 Angle119°
Moving
Facing azimuth155.13°
First azimuth-
First elevation23°
Last azimuth116.85°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-