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
5°
First azimuth
10°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
5°
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