Reports Report 2187ku (Event 2187-2014)

Observer
Name Michael C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks One of my better experiences in night viewing
Location
Address Marietta, OH
Latitude 39° 24' 6.96'' N (39.401932°)
Longitude 81° 23' 38.06'' W (-81.393905°)
Elevation 237.266846m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-14 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-15 03:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 83.54°
First azimuth 78.46°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 78.07°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color I am slightly colored blind .. sorry Just white to some blue to me
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Saw several bright flashes appearing as "heat lightning" on horizon a the end of sighting
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Saw several small pieces fragmenting off main body during the short viewing time and end large flashes that lit up large part of eastern sky area