Reports Report 1585ao (Event 1585-2013)

Observer
Name Tweedy E
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I have never seen anything like this. I was sitting in my house with many lights on near a large window, and this was VERY bright for me to be able to see it run across the sky.
Location
Address Factoryville, PA
Latitude 41° 33' 47.28'' N (41.563133°)
Longitude 75° 46' 57.69'' W (-75.782693°)
Elevation 249.901794m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-08-02 00:50 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-08-02 04:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 18.22°
First azimuth 66.72°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 333.16°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 12°
Remarks A glowing, sparkling trail, almost like a firecracker.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -