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Observer
Name
joseph W
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
We were looking south east and it was going east. In a downward angle. It was so bright we thought it was a plane but it was moving way to fast. It was glowing white with a minor red trail of sparks behind it. It was the brightest meteor I have noticed.
Location
Address
Blountville, TN
Latitude
36° 30' 37.61'' N (36.510447°)
Longitude
82° 25' 22.86'' W (-82.423017°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-10-24 19:10 EDT
UT Date & Time
2011-10-24 23:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-1°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
Red trail then very brigh
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing red
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
