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Observer
Name
Gigi N
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was very bright in the early morning sky....as it gradually sloped downward It began to look more like a glowing contrail. Had it been going vertical I would have thought it was a man made object
Location
Address
Wauchula, FL
Latitude
27° 29' 35.41'' N (27.49317°)
Longitude
81° 50' 43.9'' W (-81.845527°)
Elevation
28.38151m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-10-02 06:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2015-10-02 10:30 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
96.29°
First azimuth
58.62°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
101.4°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
15s
Length
20°
Remarks
The trail began to disperse similar to a co trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
