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Observer
Name
Ray C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This was the largest thing I ever saw traveling across the night sky, and the only one with distinct green & orange colors. I have seen many so-called shooting stars, but this was MUCH LARGER & more colorful !
Location
Address
North Smithfield, RI
Latitude
41° 59' 54.01'' N (41.998336°)
Longitude
71° 35' 19.13'' W (-71.588648°)
Elevation
86.32177m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-29 18:23 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-29 23:23 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
30°
First azimuth
30°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
300°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
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Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
15°
Remarks
Just looked like an orange glowing trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
