American Meteor Society

Reports Report 340aks (Event 340-2016)

Observer
Name Sarah C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving down the freeway when I saw it and didn't stop. Tall trees impeded my vision after I spotted it and I had my windows closed with the radio on so I didn't hear anything. I didn't realize others saw it because I didn't see a news article about it. I was in unfamiliar territory while still traveling to my destination so I made note of the next highway sign.
Location
Address , VA
Latitude 37° 53' 49.28'' N (37.897021°)
Longitude 77° 27' 30.83'' W (-77.458564°)
Elevation 41.619m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-30 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-30 23:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 267°
Moving
Facing azimuth 3.88°
First azimuth 25.07°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 339.6°
Last elevation 65°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
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Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
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Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
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Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
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