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Observer
Name
Valerie O
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I wasn't sure if what I saw was a meteor or a comet. It started as an orange trail that grew a big white round head and then disappeared. It lasted about 3 seconds. It was brief but made an impact.
Location
Address
Jacksonville, FL
Latitude
30° 16' 9.36'' N (30.269267°)
Longitude
81° 33' 11.51'' W (-81.553198°)
Elevation
14.912m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-11-02 21:45 EST
UT Date & Time
2012-11-03 01:45 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
73.3°
First elevation
67°
Last azimuth
85.6°
Last elevation
-1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-