Reports Report 328d (Event 328-2013)

Observer
Name Laura G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was walking across the street from the Bethel Inn parking lot to my car which was parked across the street. I saw the bright green flash and watched it for about 2-3 seconds until it disappeared. I thought it may have been fireworks but I heard nothing and saw no other flashes. I waited for a moment before getting into my car. From my perspective standing at the edge of the parking lot I just had to look up enough to see it almost land on top of the restaurant across the street. The green was so bright it made me look up into the sky to notice its brilliance. It had enough of a tail to make it into a long teardrop shape. It was very vertical, which made me think it looked like fireworks falling. I hope this helps. It was very beautiful and fascinating!
Location
Address Bethel, ME
Latitude 44° 24' 9.44'' N (44.402623°)
Longitude 70° 47' 22.93'' W (-70.789703°)
Elevation 225.877014m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-02-15 23:05 EST
UT Date & Time 2013-02-16 04:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 62.56°
First azimuth 62.01°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 59.87°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -