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Observer
Name
Jackie E
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
We were at an outdoor function with many people who saw it. Many thought it was a firework. The occurrence was big enough to make everyone look up at it.
Location
Address
Canton, GA
Latitude
34° 11' 55.5'' N (34.19875°)
Longitude
84° 24' 25.01'' W (-84.406946°)
Elevation
323.793365m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-28 19:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-28 23:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
263.43°
First azimuth
284.92°
First elevation
38°
Last azimuth
224.08°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
20s
Length
20°
Remarks
smoke trail like a jet
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Similar to a firework.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
broke into five pieces before burning out
