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Observer
Name
Rich T
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I observed this event whole driving. It was a very bright ball falling vertically towards the southwest. It had a trail and disappered very close to the horizon. The sight was so profound that vehicles near me appeared distracted.
Location
Address
Milltown, NJ
Latitude
40° 26' 54.42'' N (40.448449°)
Longitude
74° 26' 3.34'' W (-74.434261°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-03-05 19:56 EST
UT Date & Time
2012-03-06 00:56 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
308.92827°
First azimuth
305.79813°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
305.67722°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
