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Observer
Name
Elizabeth J
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
My husband and I both saw the meteor, just at dusk. When the sky is clear enough, we often sit out to watch for shooting stars and satellites. This was much bigger and brighter and felt like it was very close - or big.
Location
Address
Morgantown, WV
Latitude
39° 39' 8.46'' N (39.65235°)
Longitude
80° 3' 53.86'' W (-80.06496°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-08-26 20:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-08-27 00:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
bright yellow to white and giving off sparkles
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
