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Observer
Name
Steve Z
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Venus was in the sky at the time. It was slightly brighter then Venus, so I'm confident of the brightness. Was driving at time of observation. Windows were rolled up in car.
Location
Address
Sterling, VA
Latitude
38° 58' 30.2'' N (38.975056°)
Longitude
77° 28' 46.57'' W (-77.479602°)
Elevation
82.4701m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-11-08 05:12 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-11-08 10:12 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
177°
Moving
Facing azimuth
70°
First azimuth
70°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
70°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Blue green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
15°
Remarks
Faint trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
