Cloudy at the time. First appeared to be lightning. Track was verticle behind window frame. Pieces falling, light color and intensity match other firebalks I have seen in the past.
Location
Address
Stafford, VA
Latitude
38° 24' 51.16'' N (38.41421°)
Longitude
77° 21' 17.6'' W (-77.35489°)
Elevation
24.181m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-09-17 00:59 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-09-17 04:59 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
181°
Moving
Facing azimuth
49°
First azimuth
49°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
49°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
1 or 2 pieces fell off to the left that I could see.
