Reports Report 3665j (Event 3665-2020)

Observer
Name Laurie F
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks We were out trying to observe the comet which was located under the big Dipper when a bright green and white trail and then a big green flash happened before disappearing. It appeared from the right side of where we were standing facing the big Dipper. Wow! Just Wow!!
Location
Address Waterford, VT
Latitude 44° 25' 27.83'' N (44.424398°)
Longitude 71° 57' 54.08'' W (-71.965022°)
Elevation 254.334671m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-07-23 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2020-07-24 03:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 213°
Moving
Facing azimuth
First azimuth 10°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks White and green trail then bright green burst before disappearing
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -