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Observer
Name
Cameron G
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I am a pilot and was landing at the Punta Gorda airport when my First Officer and I observed a bright streaking object descending at about a 45 degree angle. It was quite large and bright and lasted a while. Around 5 seconds
Location
Address
Punta Gorda, FL
Latitude
27° 0' 38.83'' N (27.010785°)
Longitude
82° 2' 41.04'' W (-82.044732°)
Elevation
6.974162m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-05-01 01:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2022-05-01 05:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
232°
Moving
Facing azimuth
108.43°
First azimuth
126.04°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
97.49°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-