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Observer
Name
Mike C
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was larger and closer and brighter than any event I've seen before which have been mainly "shooting stars". There was a very intense orange tail that was also very bright and clear to see.
Location
Address
Charleston, SC
Latitude
32° 48' 15.65'' N (32.804346°)
Longitude
80° 4' 56.27'' W (-80.082297°)
Elevation
3.071m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-18 21:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-19 01:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
158°
Moving
Facing azimuth
339.28°
First azimuth
301.29°
First elevation
84°
Last azimuth
345.67°
Last elevation
78°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
White
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
-
