| Observer |
|
Name |
Julie-Anne M |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I was shocked how big and clear and fiery it was. I saw it while observing aurora borealis that was lighting up most of the sky. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Thingvellir (IS) |
|
Latitude |
64° 16' 47.72'' N (64.279923°)
|
|
Longitude |
21° 5' 11.81'' W (-21.086613°)
|
|
Elevation |
120m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-09-12 22:48 GMT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-09-12 22:48 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
252° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
66.6° |
|
First azimuth |
63.46° |
|
First elevation |
74° |
|
Last azimuth |
13.53° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
Red |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It looked like a huge rock engulfed in flames and two small pieces at least broke off from the main piece |
