Reports Report 4844x (Event 4844-2016)

Observer
Name Ethan H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Was admiring the crescent moon and venus and this surprised the heck outta me while driving in southern Vermont!
Location
Address Vernon, VT
Latitude 42° 44' 20.49'' N (42.739026°)
Longitude 72° 28' 15.52'' W (-72.470978°)
Elevation 85.367m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-12-02 17:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-12-02 22:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 265°
Moving
Facing azimuth 233.61°
First azimuth 233.45°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 205.2°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue, Light Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 50°
Remarks Glowing train that quickly faded
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Split into two with a smaller yellow trail separating "above" the main trail, the main trail remained bluish green