Reports Report 1420ec (Event 1420-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1420-2015
Observer
NameEric B
Experience Level2/5
RemarksWhen initially observed to the SSW it appeared to just have had a big breakup, then a trail of glowing debris as it progressed across the sky
Location
AddressChristiansburg, VA
Latitude37° 8' 13.09'' N (37.14°)
Longitude 80° 24' 11.3'' W (-80.4°)
Elevation655.57m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-06-29 01:31 EDT
UT Date & Time2015-06-29 05:31 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle
Moving
Facing azimuth202.96°
First azimuth203.83°
First elevation14°
Last azimuth26.64°
Last elevation48°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorYellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like the ember trail of a firework, which is what I thought it was at first