Reports Report 31xm (Event 31-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
NameJeff J
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI have seen lots of "shooting stars", but I don't recall ever seeing a fireball like this one. I honestly thought I was witnessing a plane exploding, really scared me at first.
Location
AddressSmithfield, VA
Latitude36° 58' 55.59'' N (36.98°)
Longitude 76° 38' 19.5'' W (-76.64°)
Elevation11.74m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-01-09 06:35 EST
UT Date & Time2019-01-09 11:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle100°
Moving
Facing azimuth49.01°
First azimuth43.45°
First elevation33°
Last azimuth70.94°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorOrange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length20°
RemarksI would say it was like a smoke trail.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-