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Observer
Name
Jeffrey G
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was looking at the Vulcan statue at the time the orange glow caught my eye. It crossed the sky for 5, maybe 6 seconds before I lost sight of it. It was absolutely beautiful.
Location
Address
Birmingham, AL
Latitude
33° 29' 43.09'' N (33.495304°)
Longitude
86° 47' 50.6'' W (-86.797388°)
Elevation
211.60614m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-12-12 21:49 CST
UT Date & Time
2025-12-13 03:49 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
160°
First azimuth
200°
First elevation
69°
Last azimuth
80°
Last elevation
16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
16°
Remarks
Amazing orange tail across the sky
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
