Reports Report 1560h (Event 1560-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1560-2023
Observer
NameJohn A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI could smell an almost burnt rock smell when driving under what it’s presumed path was a few minutes later
Location
AddressLorton, VA
Latitude38° 41' 10.88'' N (38.69°)
Longitude 77° 13' 39.12'' W (-77.23°)
Elevation24.14m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-14 02:40 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-14 06:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle208°
Moving
Facing azimuth
First azimuth25°
First elevation70°
Last azimuth350°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorGreen, Light Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration10s
Length
RemarksThere was break away bits that glowed a bright orange that slowly faded
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBright orange(burning) fragments broke off and presumably burned up within 3 seconds