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Observer
Name
Charlotte F
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I just finished naming a litter of kittens after astronomical objects! I was leaving the animal shelter when I looked up and saw the fireball. Really? I had been listening to Orbital Path podcast all evening as I was driving around too. Really.
Location
Address
Washington, DC
Latitude
38° 54' 48.87'' N (38.913575°)
Longitude
76° 59' 24.38'' W (-76.990105°)
Elevation
35.142m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-10-04 02:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-10-04 06:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
290°
Moving
Facing azimuth
32.27°
First azimuth
51.87°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
4.82°
Last elevation
62°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Brighter, then faded immediately
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
