Reports Report 3114b (Event 3114-2014)

Observer
Name Bennett D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Surprising and bright with a tail, at first slower, then very fast, happened to be looking upward and toward the east. Very clear sky in a rural area with little light pollution. Bright and large, then gone quickly toward the east. Had never seen a "shooting star" so pronounced.
Location
Address Waterford, VA
Latitude 39° 12' 14.91'' N (39.204142°)
Longitude 77° 34' 26.43'' W (-77.574008°)
Elevation 187.447693m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-11-11 20:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-11-12 01:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 97.85°
First azimuth 97.18°
First elevation 74°
Last azimuth 93.48°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -