Reports Report 2187db (Event 2187-2014)

Observer
Name Laura O
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving at the time I saw it, approximately 1/2 mile away from Balls Ford Road on the Prince William Parkway heading towards rt 66. My windows were up so I don't know if there was a sound.
Location
Address Manassas, VA
Latitude 38° 45' 33.94'' N (38.759429°)
Longitude 77° 31' 29.13'' W (-77.524759°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-14 22:55 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-15 02:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 45°
First azimuth 45°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 45°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing green smoke trail behind the fireball, which dissipated fairly quickly but lasted for a longer time than normal meteor trails.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The flash grew quickly and had a small explosion like a flare just before it disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -