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Observer
Name
Jeff L
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This was one of the coolest things I’ve seen in the night sky. I immediately called family because I was so excited. Maybe not relevant, but I hope others shared in the same experience.
Location
Address
Blacksburg, VA
Latitude
37° 13' 18.44'' N (37.221789°)
Longitude
80° 26' 20.17'' W (-80.438937°)
Elevation
626.776184m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-02-29 22:23 EST
UT Date & Time
2020-03-01 03:23 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
200°
Moving
Facing azimuth
344.48°
First azimuth
335.4°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
311.81°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like it just obliterated in the night sky
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragmentation small and localized
