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Observer
Name
Catherine B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
The fireball / meteor appeared very close. It went right over the lake and scared me so I ran inside and didn't get to see if it left a trail. The only reason I saw it was because I was watching the lunar eclipse.
Location
Address
, VA
Latitude
37° 59' 13.73'' N (37.987147°)
Longitude
77° 31' 25.35'' W (-77.523707°)
Elevation
66.239822m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-20 23:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2019-01-21 04:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
263°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
270°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Orange / yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
