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Observer
Name
Andrea L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It appeared large at first glance, perhaps the size of a Roman candle being fired from a neighbors yard. Then we realized it was much, much farther away. It was very bright white. Stunning.
Location
Address
Richmond, VA
Latitude
37° 37' 20.43'' N (37.622343°)
Longitude
77° 26' 11.85'' W (-77.436626°)
Elevation
46.106m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-30 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-01-30 23:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
216°
Moving
Facing azimuth
347.57°
First azimuth
356.41°
First elevation
36°
Last azimuth
348.07°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
