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Observer
Name
Peter W
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I have seen many falling stars out on Cape Cod but this one seemed very large and close to Earth as if it could have landed somewhere upstate. The tail was long and thick and seemed to have sparkles.
Location
Address
Hyde Park, NY
Latitude
41° 47' 4.83'' N (41.784676°)
Longitude
73° 55' 59.28'' W (-73.933134°)
Elevation
57.053982m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-07 18:56 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-07 23:56 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
303.81°
First azimuth
301.37°
First elevation
63°
Last azimuth
309.15°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
