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Observer
Name
Mike B
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It came from behind me, towards Norfolk, as I was driving to the SW. I saw it when it came into view in the windshield and I only saw the last part of it. Probably the second or third brightest one I've seen.
Location
Address
, VA
Latitude
36° 39' 13.69'' N (36.653804°)
Longitude
76° 49' 34.67'' W (-76.826297°)
Elevation
25.034863m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-08-04 22:02 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-08-05 02:02 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
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Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
2°
Remarks
Looks like it broke up at the end
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
