Initial Meteor Sightings

13 December 2012 - Millie Schaefer, Hunt Valley, MD, USA 06:35 AM EST
3 seconds duration - W-E (right to left), I was facing south. It was green, orange, white. As bright as the moon. Looked like a ball of fire.
13 December 2012 - Michael Esposito, Washington, DC USA 0635 EST
2 seconds duration - SSE - Right to Left - I was facing south. White, blue, orange colour. Much brighter than Venus - like a comet. Largest I've ever seen.
13 December 2012 - Robert Odom, Ft. Meade, MD 0635 / EST
3 seconds duration - SW to SE. Bright white. Moon brightness. It lit up the sky and clouds.
13 December 2012 - Wanda, Pamplin VA USA 6:23:00
15 seconds duration - NE. Green/Blue colour. Very bright. At first I thought it was some type of fireworks, I was on my way to work.
13 December 2012 Mike Riviello Charles Town, WV, USA 6.35
3 - 4 seconds duration - Right to left, facing South/Southeast. Bright white with purple/orange plume. Brighter than the full moon. Completely unexpected. Very cool to see.