Reports Report 2959a (Event 2959-2013)

Observer
Name N B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It caught my eye as going straight across the sky left to right. Like a "falling star" but brighter with a longer tail. Is it the comet ISON?
Location
Address Montpelier, VA
Latitude 37° 49' 16.51'' N (37.821254°)
Longitude 77° 41' 3.96'' W (-77.684434°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-11-18 18:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2013-11-18 23:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -