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Observer
Name
Donald D
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Initial light noticed was like search light from aircraft, which caused me to turn to streaking object in sky. Friend was with me and witnessed same experience.
Location
Address
Mount Airy, MD
Latitude
39° 27' 9.43'' N (39.452619°)
Longitude
77° 7' 24.2'' W (-77.123388°)
Elevation
259.786m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-09-17 01:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-09-17 05:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
19°
Moving
Facing azimuth
65.1°
First azimuth
63.16°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
61.25°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
White light before disappearing
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
