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Observer
Name
Eva H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Bright, amazing, and totally silent. I thought it was a firework at first. Then I realized that was impossible at that height and without sound. Crazy orangey color too!
Location
Address
Richmond, VA
Latitude
37° 31' 33.45'' N (37.525957°)
Longitude
77° 26' 13.62'' W (-77.437117°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-26 00:28 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-26 05:28 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
315°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
85°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
red, orange, yellow, white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
5°
Remarks
Glowing, made me think of a comet tail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
