It was one of the most beautiful and awe inspiring things I’ve ever seen. What an interesting surprise on a routine drive home.
Location
Address
Springfield, VA
Latitude
38° 47' 52.7'' N (38.8°)
Longitude
77° 10' 38.43'' W (-77.18°)
Elevation
69.13m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-04-16 22:56 EDT
UT Date & Time
2019-04-17 02:56 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
116°
Moving
Facing azimuth
104.47°
First azimuth
42.26°
First elevation
59°
Last azimuth
91.82°
Last elevation
39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Green
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
It looked like a bright shining green sleek firework streaking downward within a few seconds. It disappeared instantly as it seemed to approach the industrial complex in front of me.