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Observer
Name
James A
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The sun had not yet set all the way, and I was driving towards oncoming headlights, in a populated area with reasonably high light pollution. I was able to see it quite brightly despite the setting.
Location
Address
Biddeford, ME
Latitude
43° 26' 46.73'' N (43.446314°)
Longitude
70° 29' 59.83'' W (-70.499954°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-11-28 17:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2011-11-28 22:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
199.69418°
First azimuth
201.23969°
First elevation
59°
Last azimuth
219.28055°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
9°
Remarks
Glowing trail. It was just before sunset.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
