Reports Report 1972i (Event 1972-2014)

Observer
Name Moira R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Seemed much larger than a shooting star -- it was also very bright. Did not last very long. It was so cool to see! I was driving and I saw it light up the sky directly in front of me.
Location
Address Mt Pleasant, PA
Latitude 40° 7' 23.76'' N (40.123268°)
Longitude 79° 33' 19.67'' W (-79.555465°)
Elevation 322.802216m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-03 20:03 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-04 00:03 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 3.71°
First azimuth 2.03°
First elevation 53°
Last azimuth 15.75°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -21
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Huge bright flash of light followed by a trail!
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -