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Observer
Name
Copeland C
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I have seen tons of meteor showers on the bay. I live in a very rural area (when I'm not on the bay) with little light pollution and accustomed to seeing stuff. This was broad daylight and SPECTACULAR. Like a 1950s Johnny Rocket comic! So cool!
Location
Address
Pamplin, VA
Latitude
37° 12' 17.33'' N (37.204815°)
Longitude
78° 42' 51.17'' W (-78.714215°)
Elevation
200.699m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-09-08 18:10 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-09-08 22:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
188°
Moving
Facing azimuth
127.87°
First azimuth
127.01°
First elevation
73°
Last azimuth
140.94°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
