Observer |
Name |
Jeff M |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
I expected an impact as it's entry angle was steep and did not disintegrate before horizon. Probable impact in Deleware Bay or near shore Atlantic. |
Location |
Address |
Coatesville, PA |
Latitude |
39° 57' 9.35'' N (39.952597°)
|
Longitude |
75° 52' 39.66'' W (-75.877682°)
|
Elevation |
153.461m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-07-31 02:05 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-07-31 06:05 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
218° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
151.21° |
First azimuth |
166.69° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
136.78° |
Last elevation |
- |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
Color |
Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2s |
Length |
15° |
Remarks |
Wider than the meteor and squiggly like a contrail in jet stream. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |