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Observer
Name
Jeff D
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I had 5 other witnesses and the fireball was very low and bright green although one other saw some orange. It was visible between 5 and 6 seconds enough time for those with their backs to the fire ball to turn and observe for about 2 seconds
Location
Address
Arlington, VA
Latitude
38° 53' 45.58'' N (38.895994°)
Longitude
77° 9' 41.84'' W (-77.161623°)
Elevation
111.682m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-25 21:13 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-08-26 01:13 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
98°
Moving
Facing azimuth
330°
First azimuth
2°
First elevation
11°
Last azimuth
340°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
