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Observer
Name
Krysten T
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I couldn't even speak when this said "fireball" started. I have never heard of or seen one in my life. I just knew whatever it was was going to hit the earth, but I never heard a sound! Craziest experience I've ever had!
Location
Address
York, SC
Latitude
35° 0' 23.41'' N (35.006504°)
Longitude
81° 13' 8.48'' W (-81.219023°)
Elevation
203.696m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-08-12 23:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-08-13 03:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
279°
Moving
Facing azimuth
39.82°
First azimuth
46.37°
First elevation
47°
Last azimuth
320.01°
Last elevation
46°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Light Yellow, 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
Unknown
Remarks
-
