| 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 |