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Observer
Name
Margaret P
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I saw a white object with a tail failing about the brightness of Venus from my location looked about 2x-3x the size of the ISS on orbit by the naked eye . the Tail was not steady, but like a candle flame that someone is blowing out. Heard no sound.
Location
Address
somerville, NJ
Latitude
40° 33' 57.55'' N (40.565985°)
Longitude
74° 36' 8.74'' W (-74.602429°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-01-03 01:05 EST
UT Date & Time
2012-01-03 06:05 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
99.35358°
First azimuth
115.73346°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
82.4674°
Last elevation
37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
