Reports Report 556hz (Event 556-2014)

Observer
Name Tom F
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The fireball was on a steep downward trajectory.
Location
Address Silver Spring, MD
Latitude 38° 59' 26.4'' N (38.990666°)
Longitude 77° 1' 33.92'' W (-77.026088°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-02-27 19:07 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-02-28 00:07 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 225°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 225°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Green neon
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Looked like sparks from a roman candle. Ball was green, sparks were yellow-orange