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Observer
Name
Lindsay F
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This was a bright green flash across the sky. It lasted longer than the normal "shooting stars" I have previously observed. It was so beautiful. The tail seemed longer than usual as well. I would love to know what this was. Hope this helps!
Location
Address
Madisonville, LA
Latitude
30° 26' 2.73'' N (30.434091°)
Longitude
90° 9' 27.52'' W (-90.157644°)
Elevation
6.121m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-31 00:13 CDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-31 05:13 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
11°
Moving
Facing azimuth
355.44°
First azimuth
346.63°
First elevation
18°
Last azimuth
331.26°
Last elevation
42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Green
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
-