Reports Report 3149a (Event 3149-2017)

Observer
Name Susan D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Sky view was limited because we were on a forest trail, but It was awesome and seen by most of the 50 - 75 people on the owl prowl.
Location
Address Northford, CT
Latitude 41° 24' 37.87'' N (41.41052°)
Longitude 72° 45' 42.48'' W (-72.7618°)
Elevation 78.277m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-09-09 20:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-09-10 00:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 225.48°
First azimuth -
First elevation 86°
Last azimuth 353.91°
Last elevation 85°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color bright light yellow or white with an orange cast to the very wide and long tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks wide glowing trail, but I was in tree cover at an owl prowl
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -