Reports Report 4906e (Event 4906-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4906-2016
Observer
NameLauren B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI have witnessed meteor showers a few times before, but never this huge or bright. It was startling to see something standout in the sky with all the city lights.
Location
AddressRichmond, VA
Latitude37° 31' 26.86'' N (37.52°)
Longitude 77° 27' 19.14'' W (-77.46°)
Elevation37.97m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-04 01:22 EST
UT Date & Time2016-12-04 06:22 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle243°
Moving
Facing azimuth165.99°
First azimuth164.06°
First elevation55°
Last azimuth105.37°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorOrange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt got brighter just before it disappeared
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-