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Observer
Name
Glenn B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It was the most spectacular meteor I have observed in 65 years of observing. My first comparison would be the first version of H.G.Well's 'War of the World's film,by George Pall.
Location
Address
Ruckersville, VA
Latitude
38° 15' 15.64'' N (38.254344°)
Longitude
78° 21' 35.59'' W (-78.359885°)
Elevation
162.057526m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-02-21 18:47 EST
UT Date & Time
2024-02-21 23:47 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
126°
Moving
Facing azimuth
336.55°
First azimuth
316°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
349.69°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Light Green, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
