Reports Report 1381a (Event 1381-2014)

Observer
Name Lisa G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Passed just north of right over my head, slightly northern angle, slight downward path. Guessed on horizons due to trees and hills. At arms length, tail was almost finger width wide. Very bright.
Location
Address Hyde Park, VT
Latitude 44° 37' 37.55'' N (44.627096°)
Longitude 72° 35' 50.96'' W (-72.597489°)
Elevation 262.512115m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-06-21 00:53 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-06-21 04:53 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 13.55°
First azimuth 82.66°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 293.29°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 40°
Remarks White, tapered, brilliantly bright. Took up half my view, easily, directly above me between trees framing open sky. Followed behind, still using half open sky. View was about top 50% of sky vs an open plain being 100%
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -