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Observer
Name
Christie H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving in my car, and as I came over a small hill to view the skyline surrounding 12 O'clock Knob, I saw a fiery ball with a tail falling in the sky. It disappeared after several seconds.
Location
Address
Salem, VA
Latitude
37° 16' 19.87'' N (37.272187°)
Longitude
80° 4' 6.41'' W (-80.068447°)
Elevation
359.581757m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-03-16 20:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-03-17 00:50 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
212.13°
First azimuth
198.19°
First elevation
-1°
Last azimuth
237.73°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
