Reports Report 4555e (Event 4555-2016)

Observer
Name P D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks We were just on the porch admiring the stars and right over our heads was this amazing sight. The most beautiful meteor we've ever seen.
Location
Address Lothian, MD
Latitude 38° 48' 21.44'' N (38.805956°)
Longitude 76° 40' 35.13'' W (-76.676425°)
Elevation 40.099m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-11-19 02:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-11-19 07:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 98°
Moving
Facing azimuth 357.22°
First azimuth 355.91°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 328.1°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks We waited, but didn't hear anything
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 20°
Remarks Very bright like the moon, stayed glowing for a good 5-8 seconds and slowly dissipated
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It started small and got bigger and brighter
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -