Reports Report 31ip (Event 31-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
NameMichael B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksMuch brighter and lasted longer than falling stars i've watched during Perseids. As I work at an airfield I initially thought it might be an aircraft. I was in my car so I didn't hear anything.
Location
AddressPatuxent River, MD
Latitude38° 16' 32.26'' N (38.28°)
Longitude 76° 27' 15.91'' W (-76.45°)
Elevation27.42m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-01-09 06:30 EST
UT Date & Time2019-01-09 11:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle275°
Moving
Facing azimuth69.88°
First azimuth82.12°
First elevation54°
Last azimuth137.03°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-21
ColorYellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksStarted with a very bright flash and diminished till it disappeared... about 5 seconds
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-