Reports Report 3409a (Event 3409-2014)

Observer
Name Richard C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks cloudless, moonless sky; object moved very fast and was clear and bright, moved straight horizontally
Location
Address Boston, VA
Latitude 38° 32' 43.61'' N (38.545448°)
Longitude 78° 10' 5.79'' W (-78.168275°)
Elevation 237.567261m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-11-30 01:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-11-30 06:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 231.8°
First azimuth 238.93°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth 278.57°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length
Remarks it looked like sparks in its wake and light trailing off the main body
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -