This object first appeared to be moving straight at me, since there was no change in direction for the first second or so. Then it dropped straight down. Spectacular
Location
Address
Hagerstown, MD
Latitude
39° 38' 30.35'' N (39.641763°)
Longitude
77° 43' 11.97'' W (-77.719993°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-01-28 21:40 EST
UT Date & Time
2012-01-29 02:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Bluish green to white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
5°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
Fragments were of the same size and color upon breakup. They fell in a cone shape in the same direction, down, untill burning out or falling behind south mountain.
