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Observer
Name
Leila M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This fiery ball with a small tail was very bright and appeared to be traveling left to right (east to west) in my line of sight. I watched it descend for at least 4 seconds or more. I looked for an explosion but saw none obscured by trees. I was driving so I couldn't take a picture.
Location
Address
, MD
Latitude
38° 29' 58.49'' N (38.49958°)
Longitude
76° 32' 7.36'' W (-76.535377°)
Elevation
42.18626m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-09 06:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2019-01-09 11:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
103°
Moving
Facing azimuth
288.22°
First azimuth
281.79°
First elevation
47°
Last azimuth
326.67°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
red, light yellow, white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
