I was driving when I saw it happen. Noticed it during a break in the trees. It was very quick and bright before trees blocked my view again and then it seemed to be gone. My first one too! So happy!
Location
Address
Myersville, MD
Latitude
39° 30' 37.44'' N (39.5104°)
Longitude
77° 33' 37.73'' W (-77.56048°)
Elevation
180.037m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-06-06 21:56 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-06-07 01:56 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
240°
Moving
Facing azimuth
116.84°
First azimuth
116.84°
First elevation
34°
Last azimuth
116.84°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Light Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked as though it was sparking as it fell. Reminded me of a sparkler of sorts.
