Reports Report 499a (Event 499-2016)

Observer
Name grimes a
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks one of the brightest i've seen
Location
Address Ruther Glen, VA
Latitude 37° 59' 7.16'' N (37.985321°)
Longitude 77° 31' 40.5'' W (-77.527917°)
Elevation 64.148m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-02-06 22:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-02-07 03:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 93°
Moving
Facing azimuth 207.01°
First azimuth 227.44°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 238.94°
Last elevation 28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks no fragmentation. at the point of terminal explosion the light appeared to be a tear drop shape
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -