Reports Report 208fy (Event 208-2011)

Observer
Name James
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Allentown, PA
Latitude 40° 34' 7.98'' N (40.568882°)
Longitude 75° 31' 42.2'' W (-75.528388°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-02-14 12:40 EST
UT Date & Time 2011-02-14 17:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 73.29769°
First azimuth 77.49825°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 77.03927°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -27
Color Bright Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks n/a
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length
Remarks it was a glowing trail, orange and white in color, then a bright blue flash occurred, all lasting about 2 seconds
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The flash was bright blue, too fast to grasp because it seemed to last about 2 seconds.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -