It looked like it came down really close to me. It made a sound like when a hand held sparkler is about to go out. I was really expecting an explosion but did not hear one. It was truly an amazing site.
Location
Address
Norfolk, VA
Latitude
36° 53' 9.57'' N (36.885992°)
Longitude
76° 15' 46.3'' W (-76.262862°)
Elevation
2.744m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-07-17 22:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-07-18 02:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
287.46°
First azimuth
290.89°
First elevation
24°
Last azimuth
291.26°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Appeared out of nowhere, about half way down a bright flash
