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Observer
Name
Laura C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It appeared to be flying fairly low and was brillant white with a short tail. There was no sound whatsoever. I watched it fly in a straight line until it went behind my roof line. Bigger and brighter than any "shooting star" I've ever seen.
Location
Address
Stafford, VA
Latitude
38° 27' 46.97'' N (38.463046°)
Longitude
77° 25' 20.91'' W (-77.422474°)
Elevation
51.119934m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-19 19:29 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-19 23:29 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
7°
First azimuth
1°
First elevation
33°
Last azimuth
17°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
White
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
-
