Reports Report 2872m (Event 2872-2019)
This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2872-2019
| Observer | |
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| Name | Sean B |
| Experience Level | 4/5 |
| Remarks | I have limited aviation experience, but enough to distinguish aircraft from meteors. I've seen meteor showers with frequent, split-second burnouts. This was significant. It was large, bright, and fascinating. In my 33 years, I recall only 1 event like it, but not nearly as long-lasting, nor as bright. I sincerely hope you have more witnesses. |
| Location | |
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| Address | Spring Hill, FL |
| Latitude | 28° 26' 7.59'' N (28.44°) |
| Longitude | 82° 30' 51.48'' W (-82.51°) |
| Elevation | 22.33m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2019-07-03 02:16 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2019-07-03 06:16 UT |
| Duration | ≈20s |
| Direction | |
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| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 261° |
| Moving | |
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| Facing azimuth | 180° |
| First azimuth | 257.24° |
| First elevation | 39° |
| Last azimuth | 140.86° |
| Last elevation | 19° |
| Brightness and color | |
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| Stellar Magnitude | 9- |
| Color | Orange, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound | |
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| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
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| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
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| Observation | Unknown |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
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| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
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| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | I saw an abundance of what appeared to be sparks surrounding the object. At least 1 smaller fragment broke off, and maintained speed along with and above the main body, fading out after a few seconds. Another witness told me he saw additional fragmentation. |
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