Observer |
Name |
Chip W |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
We were driving on the Interstate at the time with windows up so would not have been able to hear a boom unless it was very loud. |
Location |
Address |
Bethlehem, WV |
Latitude |
40° 3' 1.68'' N (40.050467°)
|
Longitude |
80° 40' 47.97'' W (-80.679992°)
|
Elevation |
291.562m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-01-30 18:15 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-01-30 23:15 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
112° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
82.82° |
First azimuth |
76.91° |
First elevation |
50° |
Last azimuth |
81.94° |
Last elevation |
43° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
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 |
Yes |
Remarks |
appeared to split into 2 pieces, then both disappeared |