Reports Report 1609cm (Event 1609-2021)

Observer
Name John S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving my car to the east when I saw a massive trail appear being led by a large ball the size of a pea at arms distance.
Location
Address Annapolis, MD
Latitude 38° 58' 46.29'' N (38.979524°)
Longitude 76° 33' 0.73'' W (-76.550202°)
Elevation 24.610607m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-14 06:10 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-14 11:10 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 257°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 70°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 99.99s
Length 90°
Remarks Wide spreading white trail. It disappeared when the meteor got down to a lower altitude.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -