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Observer Name Mary N Experience Level 2/5 Remarks Rounded ball with attached tail. Travelled in an arch. Very bright. Seemed to be a ball of fire with the flames following perfectly behind it. Amazing sight with the naked eye!
Location Address Scranton, PA Latitude 41° 36' 57.76'' N (41.62°) Longitude 75° 38' 39.78'' W (-75.64°) Elevation 396.88m
Time and Duration Local Date & Time 2021-08-03 20:15 EDT UT Date & Time 2021-08-04 00:15 UT Duration ≈1.5s
Direction Moving direction From down left to up right Descent Angle 75°
Moving Facing azimuth 284.36° First azimuth 282.83° First elevation 45° Last azimuth 318.57° Last elevation 44°
Brightness and color Stellar Magnitude -13 Color Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound Observation No Remarks -
Delayed Sound Observation No Remarks -
Persistent train Observation Yes Duration 2s Length 15° Remarks Pointed edge of a teardrop. Very formed and full.
Terminal flash Observation No Remarks -
Fragmentation Observation No Remarks -