Reports Report 1947j (Event 1947-2012)

Observer
Name Aaron J
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving on an on ramp angled slightly uphill in my vehicle. The sky was clear and my surroundings were dark rural areas. It is hard to say the exact angle above horizon due to mountains in the area.
Location
Address Gassaway, WV
Latitude 38° 39' 41.68'' N (38.661577°)
Longitude 80° 44' 1.43'' W (-80.73373°)
Elevation 282.812042m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-11-22 21:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2012-11-23 02:00 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 34.17°
First azimuth 33.85°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 30.37°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Red orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks __
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 17.5°
Remarks A glowing train that diminished quickly as the head moved. It appeared to burst half way through the travel that I witnessed, if that makes any sense.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -