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Observer
Name
Ed H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
My son was with me and saw the trail moving across the sky as well we did not see an explosion just bright long trail moving across sky appeared to be very far to the south moved at very slight angle to horizon and disappeared from view be hind trees. Very long tail
Location
Address
North Chesterfield , VA
Latitude
37° 29' 47.83'' N (37.49662°)
Longitude
77° 34' 6.56'' W (-77.56849°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-01-27 21:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2013-01-28 02:30 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
25°
First elevation
99.999°
Last azimuth
20°
Last elevation
99.999°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
White yellow light orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Trail following head had variable intensity