Reports Report 9194k (Event 9194-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9194-2022
Observer
NameBill A
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThis is a corrected report. I was able to verify iPhone location data for an accurate location and time for when the event occurred. I was driving southbound 95 from Washington DC, just past the IKEA. The event was witnessed by a passenger in the vehicle who was also startled by the sudden flash, which entered vision just offset the highway, and terminated a nominal distance to the west.
Location
AddressArlington, VA
Latitude38° 37' 40.18'' N (38.63°)
Longitude 77° 17' 34.58'' W (-77.29°)
Elevation56.9m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-22 21:43 EST
UT Date & Time2022-11-23 02:43 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle120°
Moving
Facing azimuth201.24°
First azimuth238.47°
First elevation69°
Last azimuth271.72°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorDark Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was one bright flash, nearly simultaneously followed by several smaller flashes in the immediate vicinity as if ”chips” of the large piece cracked and were separated but remained close together.
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-