I was driving a car on MD-32 northbound during the observed event. The location entered is approximate. Compass heading in car displayed North. I had an unobstructed view in that direction. The sky conditions were partly cloudy.
Location
Address
Glenelg, MD
Latitude
39° 16' 0.36'' N (39.266766°)
Longitude
76° 59' 8.19'' W (-76.985607°)
Elevation
184.080841m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-03 20:27 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-04 01:27 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
345°
First azimuth
13.76°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
309.34°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
4s
Length
60°
Remarks
The train was broken up like debris embers similar to a fireworks display.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Describe in previous form field. Like falling debris embers in fireworks, but more horizontal than vertical.
