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Observer
Name
Sally S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This was spectacular! So close. bright colors and big terminal explosion before it died out (burned up). I have only seen shooting stars high overhead. I had just attended a funeral and to see the shooting star at that time was particularly inspiring.
Location
Address
Ruther Glen, VA
Latitude
38° 0' 33.06'' N (38.009182°)
Longitude
77° 29' 47.7'' W (-77.496584°)
Elevation
69.75m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-30 18:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-01-30 23:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
244°
Moving
Facing azimuth
355°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
