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Observer
Name
Raul A
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
When I first saw it, I was confused because it looked a lot like a firework display. Of course, it wasn't because it was moving horizontally and moving very quickly. First time seeing a fireball.
Location
Address
Charlottesville, VA
Latitude
38° 2' 28.98'' N (38.041384°)
Longitude
78° 29' 29.89'' W (-78.491635°)
Elevation
137.718307m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-12-04 06:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2024-12-04 11:15 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
87°
Moving
Facing azimuth
359.89°
First azimuth
347.72°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
17.69°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
