Reports Report 340vx (Event 340-2016)

Observer
Name Amanda L
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks It was very close to the ground, very bright and large. It lasted for a few seconds. Very beautiful!
Location
Address Perkasie, PA
Latitude 40° 22' 1.2'' N (40.367°)
Longitude 75° 17' 3'' W (-75.284168°)
Elevation 110.71m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-30 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-30 23:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 197°
Moving
Facing azimuth 243.17°
First azimuth 273.6°
First elevation 31°
Last azimuth 262.12°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -27
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing, long train, very bright
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks When it first appeared it was very bright and looked like a flare went off
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -