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Observer
Name
bridget b
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was driving when I observed this. It was very bright and green. Looked like a Roman candle(fireworks) with a trailing tail. It came up from the horizon on my right,peeked at at about 45° and disappeared into the horizon on my left.
Location
Address
Burgettstown, PA
Latitude
40° 25' 18.7'' N (40.421862°)
Longitude
80° 22' 33.95'' W (-80.376096°)
Elevation
321.510986m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-01-21 23:45 EST
UT Date & Time
2013-01-22 04:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
83.14°
First azimuth
109.53°
First elevation
22°
Last azimuth
54.48°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
