Reports Report 174z (Event 174-2012)

Observer
Name Mark A
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This is a really nice form. I was driving, my wife saw it first. The car windows were up so there was no sound. If I had to estimate a landing I would think Delaware.
Location
Address Frederick , MD
Latitude 39° 29' 26.8'' N (39.490778°)
Longitude 77° 23' 54.1'' W (-77.39836°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-02-03 22:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2012-02-04 03:15 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 95.65203°
First azimuth 89.15254°
First elevation 56°
Last azimuth 101.50934°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color blue/green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length
Remarks Glowing train pieces fell off on the high side of the trail as it descended left to right. It was as bright as a -8 Iridium flare.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks 2 fragments fell off to the right and went dark quickly.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -