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Observer
Name
T W
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I thought it was a falling star until I noticed it didn't burn out fast and the trajectory was across the sky then I realized how bright it was compared to a normal falling star.
Location
Address
, VA
Latitude
37° 58' 10.21'' N (37.969502°)
Longitude
77° 32' 8.25'' W (-77.535624°)
Elevation
75.395348m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-03-22 20:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-03-23 00:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
27°
First azimuth
360°
First elevation
34°
Last azimuth
80°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It appeared to flash as it burned out
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-