Reports Report 556l (Event 556-2014)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Brion B |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | celestial navigator/observer, 20 years at sea US Navy. Meteor was VERY distinct in shape, almost like a Roman Candle...not a flash, not a streak. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Lorton, VA |
| Latitude | 38° 40' 21.87'' N (38.672741°) |
| Longitude | 77° 14' 40.69'' W (-77.244635°) |
| Elevation | 11.307107m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2014-02-27 19:15 EST |
| UT Date & Time | 2014-02-28 00:15 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 225° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 250° |
| First azimuth | 185° |
| First elevation | 32° |
| Last azimuth | 160° |
| Last elevation | 25° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -16 |
| Color | Light Blue, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Several small offshoots, projecting slightly forward of the main fireball and dropping away |