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Observer
Name
Amy G
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The red appeared on the tip of the meteor just before it disappeared. Maybe this was an explosion, but it didn't have an explosive burst or fragmentation.
Location
Address
Richmond, VA
Latitude
37° 30' 32.66'' N (37.509071°)
Longitude
77° 36' 48.37'' W (-77.613437°)
Elevation
104.56m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-01-25 18:19 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-01-25 23:19 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
133°
Moving
Facing azimuth
152.78°
First azimuth
124.16°
First elevation
38°
Last azimuth
137.29°
Last elevation
16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-