Reports Report 31vi (Event 31-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
NameRobert L
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was so big and bright white and low to the ground that initially I thought a plane was crashing until it flickered into a small red light and disappeared.
Location
AddressPetersburg, VA
Latitude37° 12' 13'' N (37.2°)
Longitude 77° 22' 55'' W (-77.38°)
Elevation49.06m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-01-09 06:36 EST
UT Date & Time2019-01-09 11:36 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle95°
Moving
Facing azimuth103.31°
First azimuth103.36°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth199.69°
Last elevation14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-