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Observer
Name
Leif W
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
i observed this through a window. We live in the country with dark skies, and i was startled to see this green fireball out the window. The initial elevation was truncated due to window.
Location
Address
Locust Grove, VA
Latitude
38° 19' 51.89'' N (38.33108°)
Longitude
77° 49' 58.48'' W (-77.83291°)
Elevation
124.044m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-02-08 20:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2018-02-09 01:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
20°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
