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Observer
Name
Mark W
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
Appeared about 60 degrees above western horizon. Was clearly visible until it disappeared on eastern horizon. Halfway through it dimmed and then brightened. Only left trail as it was moving. Biggest and longest lasting I've ever seen.
Location
Address
Boiling Springs, SC
Latitude
35° 1' 49.02'' N (35.030283°)
Longitude
81° 58' 2.16'' W (-81.967268°)
Elevation
261.608m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-04-12 20:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-04-13 00:45 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
227.39°
First azimuth
249.64°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
112.58°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
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
-