American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2132a (Event 2132-2013)

Observer
Name Trevor C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks A very bright green streak accompanied by a bright flash with what looked like a small glowing ball leading the streak. Lasted 2 seconds. I was looking SW towards Pittsburgh International Airport when the streak occurred. Streak did come at roughly 45 degree angle moving from SW towards airport from my location. 2 other witnesses. Occurred at 12:00am 9/28/13. Direction observed 40degrees 27'0" N, 80degrees 4'34" W. moved roughly from 238 SW to 259 W.
Location
Address Pittsburgh , PA
Latitude 40° 31' 35.13'' N (40.526425°)
Longitude 79° 58' 14.33'' W (-79.970647°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-28 00:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-28 04:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 225°
First azimuth 225°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 225°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks Bright green streak and flash
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -