I first thought it was a low flying plane in trouble. When it burned out just past the treeline and flashed out, I was sure it was a meteor. It was the brightest and closest looking one I have ever seen.
Location
Address
Abingdon, MD
Latitude
39° 30' 8.69'' N (39.502413°)
Longitude
76° 13' 23.32'' W (-76.223144°)
Elevation
46.606762m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-03-22 19:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-03-22 23:55 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
66.52°
First azimuth
64°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
67.5°
Last elevation
-1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Green, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It seemed to burn out quickly and had a small flash when it was finished
