| Observer |
|
Name |
Luis |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
It seemed extremely low in the sky and it seemed like it would have hit one of the buildings nearby. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Reston, VA |
|
Latitude |
38° 55' 42.12'' N (38.928367°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 13' 53.65'' W (-77.231569°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2010-12-28 18:51 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2010-12-28 23:51 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈4s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
45° |
|
First azimuth |
140° |
|
First elevation |
37° |
|
Last azimuth |
-1° |
|
Last elevation |
33° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
1 |
|
Color |
white, light blue |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
-1s |
|
Length |
-1° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
It was a flash and then fragmented into about 4-5 pieces and then was gone. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
- |
