Reports Report 547p (Event 547-2011)

Observer
Name Alison M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Vernon, CT
Latitude 41° 32' 50.49'' N (41.547357°)
Longitude 73° 44' 38.89'' W (-73.744137°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-05-29 21:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2011-05-30 01:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 86.81426°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color blue/green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks I was traveling in the car with the radio on so did not hear any sounds associated with the event
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 30°
Remarks long, glowing train that faded very slowly.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The explosion was extremely bright and there were many blue/green fragments visable
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -