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Observer
Name
Kevin G
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving South on Route 287 when I saw an extremely bright flash that seemed to be in motion. It looked very close, in fact I turned my head and looked back as I was driving to see if there there were any more flashes. I assumed it was fireworks.
Location
Address
Lovettsville , VA
Latitude
39° 13' 42.66'' N (39.228517°)
Longitude
77° 39' 32.57'' W (-77.659048°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-02-27 19:10 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-02-28 00:10 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Blue-white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-