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Observer
Name
John B
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
This is from a black and white security camera recording. The meteor entered from out of the frame, so it may have been visible prior to the times/angles I have listed.
Location
Address
Stephens City, VA
Latitude
39° 5' 9.18'' N (39.085884°)
Longitude
78° 11' 41.22'' W (-78.194783°)
Elevation
224.711029m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-04-16 22:57 EDT
UT Date & Time
2019-04-17 02:57 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
120°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90.84°
First azimuth
87.46°
First elevation
10°
Last azimuth
97.39°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Don't know, video is in black and white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
2°
Remarks
glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
multiple flashes
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-