Living in a mountainous and wooded area, observation time was very limited but I've never seen one get so bright with such brilliant green color. Definitely a pleasant surprise
Location
Address
South Charleston, WV
Latitude
38° 21' 0.1'' N (38.350029°)
Longitude
81° 44' 5.55'' W (-81.734874°)
Elevation
184.824646m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-05-01 00:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-05-01 04:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
71.54°
First azimuth
51.95°
First elevation
67°
Last azimuth
78.11°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked somewhat like a firework about to explode, only coming down out of the sky instead of up from the ground. It disappeared below the treeline and horizon as it was getting brighter.
