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Observer
Name
Ryan R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was driving on 15 south and saw a large flash. 2-3 secounds later I saw the meteor shining through some thin clouds then through an opening in the clouds traveling west. It was extremely bright and about 1/10 the size of the moon
Location
Address
Thurmont , MD
Latitude
39° 37' 25.35'' N (39.623709°)
Longitude
77° 24' 38.95'' W (-77.41082°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-05-18 00:32 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-05-18 04:32 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
270°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The entire sky lit up as if it was lightening
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
