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Observer
Name
Renee L
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It coincided with the landing flight path at Washing National airport (but higher) But it was much too big, and too fast to be a plane. There was a long, glowing yellow tail.
Location
Address
Alexandria, VA
Latitude
38° 46' 34.64'' N (38.77629°)
Longitude
77° 3' 34.7'' W (-77.05964°)
Elevation
2.309m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-06-06 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-06-07 02:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
255°
Moving
Facing azimuth
97.69°
First azimuth
151.68°
First elevation
22°
Last azimuth
60.18°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Red, orange, yellow
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
One large piece appeared to break off
