Reports Report 1881s (Event 1881-2013)

Observer
Name Kevin M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very different from what I have seen before, because this was moving straight down, and the train was like a sparkler.
Location
Address Monrovia, MD
Latitude 39° 21' 57.36'' N (39.365933°)
Longitude 77° 14' 56.84'' W (-77.249121°)
Elevation 167.408371m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-04 23:07 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-05 03:07 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 10°
First azimuth 10°
First elevation -
Last azimuth 10°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2.5s
Length 15°
Remarks very bright and sparkly
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -