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Observer Name David E Experience Level 3/5 Remarks The fireball seemed really close to my position and only about 300 feet off the ground. I was staring in that direction when it appeared in my view. I've seen many shooting stars that are bright white and this looked nothing like that
Location Address Rileyville, VA Latitude 38° 45' 7.12'' N (38.75°) Longitude 78° 24' 12.06'' W (-78.4°) Elevation 267.33m
Time and Duration Local Date & Time 2021-11-29 21:45 EST UT Date & Time 2021-11-30 02:45 UT Duration ≈3.5s
Direction Moving direction From up left to down right Descent Angle 111°
Moving Facing azimuth 268.69° First azimuth 259.55° First elevation 35° Last azimuth 275.32° Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color Stellar Magnitude -21 Color Red, white
Concurrent Sound Observation No Remarks -
Delayed Sound Observation No Remarks -
Persistent train Observation No Duration - Length - Remarks -
Terminal flash Observation No Remarks -
Fragmentation Observation No Remarks -