| Observer |
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| Name | Carol S |
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| Experience Level | 1/5 |
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| Remarks | Although it happened quickly, this falling ball of light was very bright and distinct. I'm glad to know what it was -- a fireball! |
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| Location |
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| Address | Dale City, VA |
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| Latitude | 38° 37' 19.75'' N (38.62°) |
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| Longitude | 77° 17' 43.72'' W (-77.3°) |
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| Elevation | 49.12m |
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| Time and Duration |
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| Local Date & Time | 2016-10-04 22:30 EDT |
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| UT Date & Time | 2016-10-05 02:30 UT |
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| Duration | ≈1.5s |
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| Direction |
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| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
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| Descent Angle | 179° |
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| Moving |
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| Facing azimuth | 302.46° |
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| First azimuth | 302.74° |
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| First elevation | 66° |
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| Last azimuth | 301.32° |
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| Last elevation | 21° |
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| Brightness and color |
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| Stellar Magnitude | -23 |
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| Color | Yellow |
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| Concurrent Sound |
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| Observation | Unknown |
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| Remarks | - |
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| Delayed Sound |
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| Observation | Unknown |
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| Remarks | - |
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| Persistent train |
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| Observation | Unknown |
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| Duration | - |
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| Length | - |
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| Remarks | - |
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| Terminal flash |
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| Observation | Yes |
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| Remarks | It looked like an exploding ball of bright yellow light. |
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| Fragmentation |
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| Observation | Unknown |
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| Remarks | - |
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