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Observer
Name
Michael N
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I thought I've seen a fireball before tonight!! I was wrong! Truly one of the most awesome things I've ever witnessed. Now I can't quit looking for more
Location
Address
Locust Grove, VA
Latitude
38° 22' 13.2'' N (38.370332°)
Longitude
77° 46' 2.03'' W (-77.76723°)
Elevation
93.334m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-11-24 17:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-11-24 22:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
184.61°
First azimuth
134.89°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
215.93°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
15°
Remarks
Glowing train with smoke trail.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Quick bright flash then broke into 3 pieces
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright flash then broke into 3 pieces
