Reports Report 1783e (Event 1783-2013)

Observer
Name Susan V
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was very large. Much bigger than a bright planet. What was this?
Location
Address Richmond, VA
Latitude 37° 28' 54.94'' N (37.481928°)
Longitude 77° 35' 53.41'' W (-77.59817°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-08-19 23:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-08-20 03:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks A glowing train, wide and bright.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -