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Observer
Name
Randolph B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
My Brother in law and sister actually saw the fireball. they were riding in the back of my boat. I was driving the boat up river in the dark. I was startled and stopped the boat when the sky lit up like daylight for a few seconds.
Location
Address
, PA
Latitude
39° 51' 16.77'' N (39.854658°)
Longitude
76° 21' 23.53'' W (-76.356537°)
Elevation
51.564m
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 up right to down left
Descent Angle
240°
Moving
Facing azimuth
128°
First azimuth
145.28°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
89.22°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Blue, Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
