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Observer
Name
Robert H
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I saw it sitting at my kitchen table in a lit room through the windows - I live in the landing pattern of Dulles airport - the meteor was maybe 2 to 3 times brighter than landing lights I typically see sitting in the same position.
Location
Address
Chantilly, VA
Latitude
38° 51' 25.01'' N (38.856947°)
Longitude
77° 24' 51.65'' W (-77.414347°)
Elevation
92.553055m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-02-27 19:10 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-02-28 00:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
234.47°
First azimuth
233.3°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
243.35°
Last elevation
28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-