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Observer
Name
Kristopher E
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Larger and slower than meteors I normally see in showers or individually. Irregular kite shape with wide ends perpendicular to tragectory. Bright center with green glow and trail. I did not see it terminate, only watched it until it was obstructed.
Location
Address
Elkton, VA
Latitude
38° 19' 51.74'' N (38.331039°)
Longitude
78° 41' 21.3'' W (-78.689249°)
Elevation
398.644409m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-11-08 21:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-11-09 02:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
166°
Moving
Facing azimuth
249.93°
First azimuth
249°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
252°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-