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Observer
Name
Kyle M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
The only way to describe it is as it was about the size of the moon flying through the air. It was the most incredible shooting star I've ever witnessed it left me in shock.
Location
Address
Phillipsburg, NJ
Latitude
40° 36' 49.49'' N (40.613747°)
Longitude
75° 9' 47.94'' W (-75.163317°)
Elevation
53.058m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-24 22:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-25 02:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
245°
Moving
Facing azimuth
309.81°
First azimuth
31.37°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
293.54°
Last elevation
26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Purple, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing a bluish purple color
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
