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Observer
Name
suzi b
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This ball of light just appeared above my car. I can say it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. It lit up my car like daylight and then it burned out but it was bright green and almost looked like it had a bright tail behind it or glowing trail
Location
Address
grantsville, MD
Latitude
39° 41' 38.02'' N (39.693894°)
Longitude
79° 10' 14.32'' W (-79.170644°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-05-18 00:23 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-05-18 04:23 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-