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Observer
Name
Ryan S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This event was witnessed by myself and three other members of my family. It was of a longer duration than what we would expect of your "average" shooting star, was VERY bright and easily observed across the entire arc it traveled.
Location
Address
Port Allen, LA
Latitude
30° 27' 29.63'' N (30.45823°)
Longitude
91° 16' 24.55'' W (-91.273487°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-07-12 21:30 CDT
UT Date & Time
2014-07-13 02:30 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Blue, bluish white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
7°
Remarks
Appeared as white to bluish white specs
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
