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Observer
Name
Kenneth S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Altoona, PA
Latitude
40° 32' 55.77'' N (40.548826°)
Longitude
78° 18' 55.2'' W (-78.315334°)
Elevation
573.288m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-30 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-01-30 23:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
94°
Moving
Facing azimuth
107.39°
First azimuth
94.69°
First elevation
52°
Last azimuth
135.14°
Last elevation
43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
30°
Remarks
The train was very bright white.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball appeared to break into two separate balls about halfway through the event. The second, or trailing ball, followed directly behind the leading ball.
