The meteor moved in the direction I was driving, relatively high above the horizon, but not so high that the car's roof would prevent me from seeing it.
Location
Address
Silver Spring, MD
Latitude
39° 2' 3.9'' N (39.034416°)
Longitude
76° 59' 56.14'' W (-76.998927°)
Elevation
96.007645m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-04-17 21:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2015-04-18 01:00 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
359°
Moving
Facing azimuth
60.27°
First azimuth
64°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
57.89°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It appeared to have "sparks" coming off of it as it streaked across the night sky.
