Reports Report 206aa (Event 206-2013)

Observer
Name Edward H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I saw from my car, my 14 year old son was with me and he saw it as well.
Location
Address Richmond, VA
Latitude 37° 29' 53.57'' N (37.498214°)
Longitude 77° 34' 7.94'' W (-77.568871°)
Elevation 91.073616m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-01-27 21:40 EST
UT Date & Time 2013-01-28 02:40 UT
Duration ≈10s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 290.36°
First azimuth 261.22°
First elevation 21°
Last azimuth 238.56°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
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 The trail persisted for a few seconds behind the object and the intensity of the light on the trail varied