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Observer
Name
Pete H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was actually driving down the road and observed the bright light. At first I thought it was an airplane, but I noticed the speed and how small it was. It faded out as it moved to my right. I am guessing on the time I saw it. I was moving furniture all evening.
Location
Address
Phenix City, AL
Latitude
32° 29' 32.69'' N (32.492413°)
Longitude
85° 3' 32.55'' W (-85.059041°)
Elevation
105.207603m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-28 17:00 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-28 22:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
357.12°
First azimuth
333.08°
First elevation
61°
Last azimuth
60.63°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Very Small train.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
