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Observer
Name
Melissa C
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I had no idea what this was! It lasted so long, so it felt, I almost pulled over. I am so delighted! It was also around the same spot I saw my first shooting star! ♥
Location
Address
Charleston, WV
Latitude
38° 17' 45.06'' N (38.295849°)
Longitude
81° 33' 54.12'' W (-81.565032°)
Elevation
186.877m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-09-18 21:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-09-19 01:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
337.78°
First azimuth
336.11°
First elevation
49°
Last azimuth
344.92°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
The train changed colours. It was incredible.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The flash was immediately before it disappeared.
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
