Observed clearly from indoors in a dimly lit room looking out a southern window. This was by far the brightest meteor I have ever witnessed and the only meteor visible from indoors.
Location
Address
Essex, VT
Latitude
44° 31' 0.71'' N (44.516864°)
Longitude
73° 3' 33'' W (-73.059166°)
Elevation
151.206253m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-29 18:38 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-29 23:38 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
190°
First azimuth
170°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
220°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragments splintered or flashed from the fireball about 1/2 to 3/4 through its visible journey. It also featured a brief light trail as it passed.
