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Observer
Name
Greg G
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was watching TV in bed and outside the window a large orange ball went from top of window down to horizon. Very bright and large that it caught my attention peripherally. Took about 2 seconds. Very clear night. I've seen shooting stars but this looked more like the size of the sun.
Location
Address
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Latitude
38° 6' 23.8'' N (38.10661°)
Longitude
77° 48' 23.72'' W (-77.80659°)
Elevation
88.408m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-10-01 23:53 EDT
UT Date & Time
2018-10-02 03:53 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
182°
Moving
Facing azimuth
304.71°
First azimuth
304.71°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
304.71°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
