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Observer
Name
GREG F
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The level of detail of the flames and the brightness and the angle at which it descended made it appear that it was VERY close, i.e., 5 miles or less. Although I suspect it probably wasn't.
Location
Address
Arlington, VA
Latitude
38° 53' 45.3'' N (38.895916°)
Longitude
77° 6' 19.03'' W (-77.105286°)
Elevation
79.579842m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-05-01 23:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-05-02 03:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
289.32°
First azimuth
281.21°
First elevation
19°
Last azimuth
307.4°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-