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Observer
Name
Kristi W
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I saw the bright streaking light falling from the sky while looking West toward Mount Susitna across the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet in Anchorage, Alaska. Amazing sight!
Location
Address
Anchorage, AK
Latitude
61° 13' 9.85'' N (61.219403°)
Longitude
149° 53' 57.08'' W (-149.899188°)
Elevation
27.595m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-01-05 11:00 AKST
UT Date & Time
2017-01-05 20:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
247°
Moving
Facing azimuth
360°
First azimuth
350°
First elevation
46°
Last azimuth
350°
Last elevation
37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Quick flash
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-