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Observer
Name
Meghan P
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
The brightness and size was outstanding. I at first thought it was a firework but quickly realized its path was different like a shooting star but much larger and brighter.
Location
Address
Erie, PA
Latitude
42° 4' 28.22'' N (42.074506°)
Longitude
80° 13' 27.04'' W (-80.224179°)
Elevation
202.939m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-30 18:16 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-01-30 23:16 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
104°
Moving
Facing azimuth
139.33°
First azimuth
111.74°
First elevation
8°
Last azimuth
150.17°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Light Blue, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
10°
Remarks
The train was glowing like the end of a sparkler
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
