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Observer
Name
Nikki W
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was an amazing sight. At first it looked like a very large firework launched sideways. Then we realized it was behind the clouds and was a large green meteor! It was very bright, even behind the clouds. The clouds were thin and high.
Location
Address
Port Lavaca, TX
Latitude
28° 34' 16.64'' N (28.571288°)
Longitude
96° 33' 41.72'' W (-96.56159°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-23 20:40 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-24 01:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
315°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
