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Observer
Name
Peter C
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
There was a lot of cloud cover. It first seemed like lightning, illuminating the entire area. I was able to observe it as it passed between the clouds. Incredible!
Location
Address
Newport, ME
Latitude
44° 50' 0.88'' N (44.833577°)
Longitude
69° 17' 26.92'' W (-69.290812°)
Elevation
67.911m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-05-17 00:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-05-17 04:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
112°
Moving
Facing azimuth
341.04°
First azimuth
275.28°
First elevation
67°
Last azimuth
338.68°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
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
No
Remarks
-