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Observer
Name
Lisa L
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This is the first time I have seen an object of this size with a tail moving so close to the earth. It was so low on the horizon and lasted for several seconds then faded out of view. If I had my iPhone in hand, could have taken video.
Location
Address
Albuquerque, NM
Latitude
35° 15' 40.05'' N (35.261126°)
Longitude
106° 43' 24.47'' W (-106.723464°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-10-19 20:20 MDT
UT Date & Time
2013-10-20 02:20 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
225°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
135°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White and green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
