Reports Report 667vj (Event 667-2013)

Observer
Name Vivian T
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I have two biology degrees (bachelor's and master's degrees). So to the extent "observing experience" includes being trained to watch carefully, I suppose I have "observing experience."
Location
Address Fredericksburg, VA
Latitude 38° 17' 39.05'' N (38.29418°)
Longitude 77° 31' 7.98'' W (-77.518884°)
Elevation 77.145569m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-22 19:55 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-22 23:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 52.71°
First azimuth 28.1°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 59.55°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length -1°
Remarks Glowing train that faded. The leading edge and brightest part of the fireball seemed to explode, and then the train disappeared.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks See previous page.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -