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Observer
Name
David H
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Was headed to Auburn Road Winery, about a mile from where my wife and I saw it. Literally looked like a ball of flames coming down from the sky. The flames were very distinct. I've seen shooting stars but never this.
Location
Address
Pilesgrove, NJ
Latitude
39° 40' 42.15'' N (39.678376°)
Longitude
75° 21' 31.16'' W (-75.358655°)
Elevation
20.492m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-30 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-01-30 23:15 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
189°
Moving
Facing azimuth
262.1°
First azimuth
266.96°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
264.69°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Light Yellow
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
-