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Observer
Name
Kathy C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
My husband and I were driving and both saw it. Different from any shooting star so I googled and found this site. We have little knowledge of astronomy but hope we have been helpful.
Location
Address
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Latitude
38° 9' 21.37'' N (38.155936°)
Longitude
77° 40' 56'' W (-77.682223°)
Elevation
108.64m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-09-30 19:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-09-30 23:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
150°
Moving
Facing azimuth
30°
First azimuth
20°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Just a quick brighter light and then gone
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
