Reports Report 3638gp (Event 3638-2014)

Observer
Name Alek J
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It looked very close, I live near an airport and often see planes flying at night. I thought it was a plane at first because it was so close, but quickly found out it was too bright and going too fast to be a plane.
Location
Address Williston, VT
Latitude 44° 27' 25.19'' N (44.456996°)
Longitude 73° 9' 50.5'' W (-73.164027°)
Elevation 87.982513m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-12-29 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-12-29 23:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 353.31°
First azimuth 279.86°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 31.07°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length -
Remarks Looked like matter burning up behind it, no smoke, just glow
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -