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Observer
Name
William D
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving at the time of observation. It came into view from overhead. It had a long tail that faded as quickly as it traveled. It disappeared behind the mountain ridge which I was close to, so I think it disappeared from view before burning out. It was unusually white and bright.
Location
Address
Mercersburg, PA
Latitude
39° 51' 33.85'' N (39.859404°)
Longitude
77° 56' 3.03'' W (-77.934174°)
Elevation
236.21907m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-02-21 22:43 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-02-22 03:43 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
185°
Moving
Facing azimuth
317.34°
First azimuth
333.16°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
336.46°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
