Reports Report 8057r (Event 8057-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8057-2022
Observer
NameJack M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt looked like it was stumbling on a flat surface, bouncing every time it reached the bottom. It was faster than an airplane, but slower than any other normal shooting star I’ve ever seen. The entirety of the fireball plus the smoke trail/train was as thick as 80% of a full moon (as in the entire steak in the sky).
Location
AddressAshburn, VA
Latitude39° 1' 52.46'' N (39.03°)
Longitude 77° 29' 57.74'' W (-77.5°)
Elevation85.07m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-04 21:17 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-11-05 01:17 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle94°
Moving
Facing azimuth129.36°
First azimuth183.74°
First elevation19°
Last azimuth235.13°
Last elevation18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorLight Blue, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration0.1s
Length10°
RemarksAppeared to have white sparks coming out from the tail of the smoke trail. The smoke trail was white nearest the meteor, followed by red, and a small sliver of blue.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-