Reports Report 1992ak (Event 1992-2016)

Observer
Name Tom M
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks 3rd best I've seen so far..40 yrs looking
Location
Address McLean, VA
Latitude 38° 53' 10.01'' N (38.886113°)
Longitude 77° 12' 33.93'' W (-77.209426°)
Elevation 114.467m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-06-07 20:56 EDT
UT Date & Time 2016-06-08 00:56 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 254°
Moving
Facing azimuth 205.4°
First azimuth 204.11°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 140.18°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Light Blue, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 15°
Remarks White smoke/condensation, dissipated rather quickly. No changes otherwise
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Several large several smaller pieces, some slowed speed in relation to others