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Observer
Name
Erika P
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
A military helicopter preceeded the ocurrence by 5-7 seconds. The aircraft moved about 10-15 degrees above the horizon from NW to SW while the object moved SW to W.
Location
Address
Boones Mill, VA
Latitude
37° 3' 55.44'' N (37.0654°)
Longitude
79° 58' 53.01'' W (-79.981391°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-08-29 21:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2012-08-30 01:50 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
165.02385°
First azimuth
197.15284°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
199.85747°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
blue/green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
7.5°
Remarks
glowing white train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
