We (everyone in the car, most with science background) we're in complete awe. Most amazing thing we've seen. Almost mistook it for a crashing plane or helicopter.
Location
Address
Richmond, VA
Latitude
37° 33' 38.49'' N (37.560692°)
Longitude
77° 34' 30.85'' W (-77.575235°)
Elevation
31.081m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-12-04 01:34 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-12-04 06:34 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
256°
Moving
Facing azimuth
144.63°
First azimuth
253.4°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
92.85°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It changed from a very bright orange/white shooting star to a green glob with a white trail
