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Observer
Name
Lulu M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
i was driving at the time; heard a boom; first impression was of a malfunctioning skyrocket / firework descending immediately followed by recognition of a fireball with glowing green head, glowing white body & straight glowing tail
Location
Address
Pittsburgh, PA
Latitude
40° 28' 18.69'' N (40.471859°)
Longitude
79° 56' 37.92'' W (-79.943866°)
Elevation
289.819m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-02 03:08 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-02 08:08 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
125°
Moving
Facing azimuth
61.61°
First azimuth
355.02°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
32.27°
Last elevation
26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
sonic boom
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
25°
Remarks
glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
