Reports Report 3638bgd (Event 3638-2014)

Observer
Name Keith L
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This sighting was from a car through the windshield moving at 50 mph so brightness and direction references are not as accurate as if I were out observing. Brightness was comparable to Jupiter visible in the east.
Location
Address Hinesburg, VT
Latitude 44° 18' 21.21'' N (44.305892°)
Longitude 73° 4' 28.74'' W (-73.074649°)
Elevation 168.725693m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-12-29 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-12-29 23:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 160°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 200°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Green, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 40°
Remarks started white with 2 to 3 red explosions then bright green after the explosions
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -