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Observer
Name
Miguel S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It very intensely bright and large and appeared to be just 300 yards from our house. We live in a very rural area with NO light pollution so it was easy to see.
Location
Address
Washington, VA
Latitude
38° 40' 0.23'' N (38.666731°)
Longitude
78° 7' 32.94'' W (-78.125818°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-02-03 23:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2012-02-04 04:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
103.68023°
First azimuth
87.70621°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
111.56385°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
yellowish-white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
Didn\'t see on as it disappeared into the trees.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-