Reports Report 8851z (Event 8851-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8851-2021
Observer
NameKurtis J
Experience Level3/5
RemarksHow the fireball looked to me: equivalent brightness and color to what you would see when someone is welding... A lot of blue and some orange mixed in to the tail. Very pretty and brightest one I have seen so far.
Location
AddressFord, VA
Latitude37° 5' 59.01'' N (37.1°)
Longitude 77° 42' 6.5'' W (-77.7°)
Elevation89.03m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-13 06:40 EST
UT Date & Time2021-12-13 11:40 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle97°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth322.26°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth23.94°
Last elevation55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorBlue, Light Blue, Orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-