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Observer
Name
Calhoun J
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was like an orange fire moving - it grew in size and intensity before it disappeared (as though it had burned out). I feel like perhaps it was a rocket or an artificial satellite — not the fast, free or bluish streaks I have seen during a meteor shower.
Location
Address
San Jose, CA
Latitude
37° 13' 42.72'' N (37.228533°)
Longitude
121° 49' 59.21'' W (-121.833114°)
Elevation
50.755m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-09-16 20:00 PDT
UT Date & Time
2016-09-17 03:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
91°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270.25°
First azimuth
265.21°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
279.19°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Orange
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
-
