American Meteor Society

Reports Report 667tn (Event 667-2013)

Observer
Name Jenn H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It happened quickly and I just happened to look out the car window and saw it. I think the brightness must have caught my eye. I thought it was someone with fireworks but then the trajectory wasn't right and then I thought it was a plane but I saw planes far above heading towards Dulles-- it was then I realized I probably saw a meteor. Very nice and cool to see!
Location
Address , VA
Latitude 38° 54' 41.59'' N (38.911553°)
Longitude 78° 4' 30.57'' W (-78.075158°)
Elevation 303.340088m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-22 19:55 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-22 23:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 120°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Dark Blue, Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks It faded quickly as it streaked across and down
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -