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Observer
Name
Jeff L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I regularly watch the rocket launches from the cape and meteor showers. This wasn't either. this teardrop shaped fireball had a consistent trail maybe 10 times longer than the object, pretty much orange with white sparkles. Time is approximate. A little after 8 pm EST.
Location
Address
Auburndale, FL
Latitude
28° 5' 45.55'' N (28.095987°)
Longitude
81° 47' 34.54'' W (-81.792928°)
Elevation
48.091934m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-01-06 20:10 EST
UT Date & Time
2025-01-07 01:10 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
240°
First azimuth
237.57°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
193.73°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Orange, 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
-
