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Observer
Name
Carol H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
The meteor disappeared behind some trees and buildings, but it was so bright I thought there would be a big explosion. So it was still plunging down when it went behind these objects. I was in my car so could not hear anything.
Location
Address
Oakton, VA
Latitude
38° 52' 34.94'' N (38.876372°)
Longitude
77° 17' 51.67'' W (-77.297686°)
Elevation
117.785645m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-10-21 19:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-10-21 23:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
134°
Moving
Facing azimuth
295.47°
First azimuth
300.2°
First elevation
48°
Last azimuth
317.62°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
