NOAA Weather Watcher, Geologist by academic training, EPA Environmental Specialist
Location
Address
Alexandria, VA
Latitude
38° 44' 36.45'' N (38.743459°)
Longitude
77° 10' 3.37'' W (-77.167603°)
Elevation
68.780319m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-09-14 22:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-09-15 02:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
345°
First azimuth
350°
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
355°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I noticed it because it was suddenly there and bright, making me think that a helicopter exploded and was crashing into the school yard next to my house