Observer |
Name |
Randi H |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
Just want to confirm I'm not crazy! This is the first time I've ever seen something like this, besides shooting stars way off in the distance! Thanks! |
Location |
Address |
Saint Augustine Beach, FL |
Latitude |
29° 50' 26.13'' N (29.840593°)
|
Longitude |
81° 16' 0.71'' W (-81.266864°)
|
Elevation |
3.673m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-11-26 19:15 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-11-27 00:15 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From left to right |
Descent Angle |
90° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
275° |
First azimuth |
250° |
First elevation |
71° |
Last azimuth |
300° |
Last elevation |
73° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
Color |
Orange, Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
7s |
Length |
15° |
Remarks |
Looked like a smoke trail and pieces on fire flying off the front |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
After the first couple of seconds, the front of it exploded and a smaller piece flew off |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Fragments looked like they were on fire and burnt out quickly as they flew off |