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 | |
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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. |