American Meteor Society

Reports Report 758f (Event 758-2013)

Observer
Name Cindy L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This didn't look like any meteor shower material. This was a huge ball that was so close to earth that i thought it would land and destroy property! I was driving at the time and got stopped by a traffic light so i couldn't follow. Also my windows were up so I can't say if there was sound or not.
Location
Address Dale City, VA
Latitude 38° 39' 21.4'' N (38.655945°)
Longitude 77° 18' 6.22'' W (-77.301729°)
Elevation 84.095367m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-27 23:25 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-28 03:25 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 305°
Moving
Facing azimuth 255°
First azimuth 260°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 255°
Last elevation 51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Yellow
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 -