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Observer
Name
Moira R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Seemed much larger than a shooting star -- it was also very bright. Did not last very long. It was so cool to see! I was driving and I saw it light up the sky directly in front of me.
Location
Address
Mt Pleasant, PA
Latitude
40° 7' 23.76'' N (40.123268°)
Longitude
79° 33' 19.67'' W (-79.555465°)
Elevation
322.802216m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-09-03 20:03 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-09-04 00:03 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
3.71°
First azimuth
2.03°
First elevation
53°
Last azimuth
15.75°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Huge bright flash of light followed by a trail!
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-