Observer |
Name |
Mark M |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
I am 62 years old and have never experienced anything like this...the sound and the light flashing on my backyard are something I will never forget. |
Location |
Address |
Fernandina Beach, FL |
Latitude |
30° 35' 28.84'' N (30.591345°)
|
Longitude |
81° 31' 44.12'' W (-81.528922°)
|
Elevation |
6.463m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2018-10-06 21:45 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-10-07 01:45 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down left to up right |
Descent Angle |
88° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
19.49° |
First azimuth |
19.33° |
First elevation |
50° |
Last azimuth |
8.75° |
Last elevation |
50° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-22 |
Color |
Light Blue, Light Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
loud swooshing sound |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
It was a bright, strong white/light blue into my backyard |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |