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Observer
Name
Rick H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was driving SB on I-89, NH. Time and location are best guesses. I've never seen a narrow trail like that. Could it be space junk? It disappeared behind clouds so I don't know how it ended.
Location
Address
Hopkinton, NH
Latitude
43° 13' 24.11'' N (43.223364°)
Longitude
71° 43' 47.38'' W (-71.729829°)
Elevation
120.898m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-11-26 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-11-26 23:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
162°
Moving
Facing azimuth
137.07°
First azimuth
109.01°
First elevation
69°
Last azimuth
146.66°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
0.5s
Length
15°
Remarks
Very narrow, bright, and very short duration
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
