Reports Report 7540kl (Event 7540-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7540-2021
Observer
NameCheri H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe first instant I saw it, it was a huge, super bright, glowing white ball, then a thick fiery tail of flame appeared, the fire burnt out and a large cinder dropped from it, then the white ball continued down and out of sight. I feel sure it hit the earth's surface somehwere. Maybe in the ocean? It was amazing!!! We were in the car with the radio on, and we didn't hear or feel any noise or impact.
Location
Address, VA
Latitude38° 38' 58.93'' N (38.65°)
Longitude 77° 26' 38.44'' W (-77.44°)
Elevation126.66m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-10 21:28 EST
UT Date & Time2021-11-11 02:28 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle111°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth140°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth232.73°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-