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Observer
Name
David C
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The fireball appeared above and beyond Reagan National airport. From my perspective, the fireball appeared to be on a collision course with a departing plane, which was moving south.
Location
Address
Washington, DC
Latitude
38° 53' 42.11'' N (38.895031°)
Longitude
77° 3' 22.15'' W (-77.056152°)
Elevation
4.626958m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-02-22 19:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-02-23 00:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
176.35°
First azimuth
178.6°
First elevation
22°
Last azimuth
171.48°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There was a small flash before fragmentation
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
