Reports Report 556je (Event 556-2014)

Observer
Name J J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks There was another one 4 days earlier not nearly as bright and originating from east to southwest
Location
Address Shepherdstown, WV
Latitude 39° 28' 59.93'' N (39.483314°)
Longitude 77° 50' 2.04'' W (-77.8339°)
Elevation 119.063591m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-02-27 19:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-02-28 00:15 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 206.2°
First azimuth 202.87°
First elevation 69°
Last azimuth 206.89°
Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks __
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks Fragments
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Before it disappeared it got very bright with 3 fragmented pieces
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There were 3 fragmented pieces