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Observer
Name
Christian L
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I was walking outside to check how clear the sky was for astrophotography. Most colorful and spectacular fireball I ever saw. I was expecting an explosion and bright flash but, it did not happen. Several dogs started barking in the distance afterwards!
Location
Address
Halifax, VA
Latitude
36° 44' 20.24'' N (36.738955°)
Longitude
78° 53' 31.69'' W (-78.892137°)
Elevation
138.207047m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-03-17 23:10 EDT
UT Date & Time
2020-03-18 03:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
300°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
200°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Blue, Green, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
