Observer |
Name |
Zachary V |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
It was like nothing I've ever seen before. if anyone has any information regarding the fireball on this night, please share. |
Location |
Address |
Bethlehem, PA |
Latitude |
40° 38' 9.1'' N (40.635861°)
|
Longitude |
75° 19' 47.32'' W (-75.329812°)
|
Elevation |
103.41m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-09-17 01:00 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-09-17 05:00 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
155° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
216° |
First azimuth |
208.3° |
First elevation |
67° |
Last azimuth |
155.71° |
Last elevation |
7° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-22 |
Color |
Green |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Pulsating flash of green through the whole streak. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Minimal for a second after it passed. |