This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
Name
Sherman W
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Fredericksburg, VA
Latitude
38° 18' 50.13'' N (38.31°)
Longitude
77° 25' 5.62'' W (-77.42°)
Elevation
48.41m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-09 06:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2019-01-09 11:30 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
103°
Moving
Facing azimuth
118.5°
First azimuth
73.84°
First elevation
53°
Last azimuth
109.36°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Blue, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
5°
Remarks
It was very bright and the train seemed to last for 2-3 seconds. Kind of like what I would have imagined that seeing a comet would look like. Very exciting.
