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Observer
Name
Richard R
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It suddenly appeared in the eastern sky (while walking the dog) and it moved very fast in a slight downward motion across the sky and it disappeared in the horizon behind the trees.
Location
Address
Reston, VA
Latitude
38° 55' 56.43'' N (38.932342°)
Longitude
77° 19' 45.9'' W (-77.329418°)
Elevation
102.81m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-25 21:13 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-08-26 01:13 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
264°
Moving
Facing azimuth
45°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
53°
Last azimuth
2°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There was a flash when it appeared.
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
