this was the coolest thing ever. big, bright with a tail and close
Location
Address
Schuyler, VA
Latitude
37° 47' 19'' N (37.78861°)
Longitude
78° 42' 20.3'' W (-78.70564°)
Elevation
136.247m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-15 23:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-16 03:15 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
111°
Moving
Facing azimuth
263.58°
First azimuth
270.28°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
275.69°
Last elevation
28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
the flash was a few seconds after the view of the meteor and it reminded me of lightening that was far away. no sound. i did notice the wind began to blow in small gusts shortly after the event
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
the tail was breaking up and burning out .the fireball was very large and close and bright white
