Reports Report 1511lc (Event 1511-2014)

Observer
Name Kelli E
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Amazingly beautiful. So fortunate that my family and I got to see such an unbelievable event. It has inspired us to watch the skies more often.
Location
Address Crozier, VA
Latitude 37° 37' 6.82'' N (37.618562°)
Longitude 77° 48' 45.35'' W (-77.812598°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-07-17 22:20 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-07-18 02:20 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 135°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 135°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color White, gold, red ball with blue and green trail
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks Glowing, smoky
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks 2 or 3 bright flashes as it streaked across the sky
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -