Reports Report 299z (Event 299-2017)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 299-2017
Observer
NameCHARLES R
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was driving on a pretty well lit highway so it had to be pretty bright for me to see it so clearly. It's the brightest meteor I have ever seen. We have a pretty high level of light pollution where this occurred, too.
Location
AddressUpper Marlboro, MD
Latitude38° 52' 54.89'' N (38.88°)
Longitude 76° 43' 13.22'' W (-76.72°)
Elevation46.18m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2017-01-26 18:50 EST
UT Date & Time2017-01-26 23:50 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle168°
Moving
Facing azimuth184.4°
First azimuth178.28°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth184.16°
Last elevation29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-