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Observer
Name
Cliff H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I'm wondering if this was a meteor or space junk. Unlike meteors I usually see. Appeared slow moving and traveling almost horizontal. Also guessing this was 3 to 5 times larger than a normal meteor.
Location
Address
Stony Creek, VA
Latitude
36° 58' 49.14'' N (36.980316°)
Longitude
77° 28' 47.38'' W (-77.479827°)
Elevation
44.502m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-11-24 17:27 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-11-24 22:27 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
96°
Moving
Facing azimuth
120.17°
First azimuth
116.13°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
141.91°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragmented into 3 to 4 pieces then disappeared.
