The sky was pitch dark. This was definitely not a shooting star...have seen them before. This was bright and the front of the image was a rounded body. I hope my recollections help. Will not ever forget this!
Location
Address
Phoenixville, PA
Latitude
40° 8' 12.98'' N (40.13694°)
Longitude
75° 32' 15.33'' W (-75.537593°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-02-23 05:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2011-02-23 10:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
291.95445°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
62°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
-1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
white with red and yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
4s
Length
-1°
Remarks
It happened so fast...so unexpected! I\'d say a glowing train. Definitely visible for a few seconds. Bright.
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
It vanished behind the houses in front of mine. Sorry I can\'t tell you more!
