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Observer
Name
Dale P
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I am reporting this from memory with the following known absolute attributes. This siting occurred on the Friday night following the "peak" of this shower. it was truly a surreal experience as it appeared very close and low, like it was within 2-3 miles away.
Location
Address
Melville, LA
Latitude
30° 37' 20.88'' N (30.622468°)
Longitude
91° 46' 36.09'' W (-91.776693°)
Elevation
6.471396m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
1998-11-17 23:00 CDT
UT Date & Time
1998-11-18 05:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
272°
Moving
Facing azimuth
178.32°
First azimuth
229.88°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
121.99°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
