Reports Report 3201g (Event 3201-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3201-2022
Observer
NameBrian L
Experience Level3/5
RemarksExtraordinarily bright flash. Very fast but lit up that portion of sky. Followed the same radiant as the Tau Herculids.
Location
AddressBentonville, VA
Latitude38° 49' 7.29'' N (38.82°)
Longitude 78° 18' 24.84'' W (-78.31°)
Elevation293.11m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-05-31 00:05 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-05-31 04:05 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle184°
Moving
Facing azimuth260°
First azimuth260°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth257°
Last elevation29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length
RemarksTrail noted in last half degree of visible path where the terminal flash occurred.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksExtremely bright flash at end of travel. Orange and with lingering trail. Was bright enough to cause shadow.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-