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Observer
Name
P K
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Hampton, VA
Latitude
37° 1' 35.96'' N (37.026656°)
Longitude
76° 19' 23.62'' W (-76.323229°)
Elevation
3.239m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-16 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-17 00:30 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
94°
Moving
Facing azimuth
165.08°
First azimuth
165°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
202.6°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Blue, Light Blue, 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
Yes
Remarks
I saw the "shooting star" and notified my boyfriend who saw it as it immediately burned out. But then it re-appeared and continued for an additional 2-3 seconds before dissipating with sparks at the head of the star.