Reports Report 174bv (Event 174-2012)

Observer
Name Olga
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The object was very bright -- like a burning tree branch falling across the sky. I was sitting by the window and saw the flash out of the corner of my eye. It was a ball with a tail, and it seemed rather thick in body. I lost sight of it when it disappeared behind the tree line.
Location
Address Potomac, MD
Latitude 39° 2' 36.31'' N (39.04342°)
Longitude 77° 15' 10.28'' W (-77.252855°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-02-03 22:20 EST
UT Date & Time 2012-02-04 03:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 102.22431°
First azimuth 115.30026°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 92.02656°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -