Reports Report 556fb (Event 556-2014)

Observer
Name Swider C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The object showed up very clearly, even with street lights. I though it was a plane at first.
Location
Address Springfield, VA
Latitude 38° 45' 29.74'' N (38.758261°)
Longitude 77° 13' 12.09'' W (-77.220025°)
Elevation 78.235443m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-02-27 19:11 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-02-28 00:11 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 269.66°
First azimuth -
First elevation 61°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It tailed out as it got closer to the horizon. It was very quick.