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Observer Name Mike C Experience Level 3/5 Remarks It was larger and closer and brighter than any event I've seen before which have been mainly "shooting stars". There was a very intense orange tail that was also very bright and clear to see.
Location Address Charleston, SC Latitude 32° 48' 15.65'' N (32.8°) Longitude 80° 4' 56.27'' W (-80.08°) Elevation 3.07m
Time and Duration Local Date & Time 2017-10-18 21:15 EDT UT Date & Time 2017-10-19 01:15 UT Duration ≈3.5s
Direction Moving direction From up left to down right Descent Angle 158°
Moving Facing azimuth 339.28° First azimuth 301.29° First elevation 84° Last azimuth 345.67° Last elevation 78°
Brightness and color Stellar Magnitude -17 Color White
Concurrent Sound Observation No Remarks -
Delayed Sound Observation No Remarks -
Persistent train Observation Unknown Duration - Length - Remarks -
Terminal flash Observation No Remarks -
Fragmentation Observation No Remarks -