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Observer
Name
Carl H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Was with another person who suddenly pointed over my shoulder and cried "look" I turned and instantly say the meteor. We're both geologists/oceanographers and have substantial experience observing natural phenomena
Location
Address
Williamsburg, VA
Latitude
37° 16' 28.13'' N (37.27448°)
Longitude
76° 42' 30.63'' W (-76.708508°)
Elevation
25.827m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-16 19:12 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-17 00:12 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
170°
First azimuth
150°
First elevation
31°
Last azimuth
190°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
separated into 2 large and a few smaller pieces