| Observer |
|
Name |
Roger |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was an awesome sight. Rather unnerving. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Clarksville, VA |
|
Latitude |
36° 29' 9.87'' N (36.486074°)
|
|
Longitude |
78° 38' 46.43'' W (-78.646231°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2010-12-28 18:46 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2010-12-28 23:46 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
-1° |
|
First azimuth |
10° |
|
First elevation |
25° |
|
Last azimuth |
149° |
|
Last elevation |
19° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
1 |
|
Color |
tail-red, head yellow-gre |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
No sounds heard and I stopped and listened for at least a minute. |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
5° |
|
Remarks |
long red glowing train like fire. Lasted after impact w/ atmosphere |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
bright yellow greenish light which made me look up. Saw pieces falling vertically |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
- |