Reports Report 2855a (Event 2855-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2855-2022
Observer
NameJohn H
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt was daylight so at first I just thought it was a plane. It had a short contrail behind it that dissipated rapidly and looked to be falling, not flying.
Location
AddressRocky Mount, VA
Latitude36° 58' 50.67'' N (36.98°)
Longitude 79° 52' 56.11'' W (-79.88°)
Elevation328.79m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-05-13 04:20 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-05-13 08:20 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle199°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth286°
First elevation63°
Last azimuth263°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
Color-
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-