Reports Report 614n (Event 614-2016)

Observer
Name P K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Hampton, VA
Latitude 37° 1' 35.96'' N (37.026656°)
Longitude 76° 19' 23.62'' W (-76.323229°)
Elevation 3.239m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-02-16 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-02-17 00:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 165.08°
First azimuth 165°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 202.6°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Blue, Light Blue, 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 Yes
Remarks I saw the "shooting star" and notified my boyfriend who saw it as it immediately burned out. But then it re-appeared and continued for an additional 2-3 seconds before dissipating with sparks at the head of the star.