| Observer |
|
Name |
Thomas G |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
The light was bright, like an airplane headlights from a distance. This was the first time to see a meteor last this long - awesome experience! |
| Location |
|
Address |
Atkins, IA |
|
Latitude |
41° 59' 33.93'' N (41.992757°)
|
|
Longitude |
91° 52' 23.7'' W (-91.87325°)
|
|
Elevation |
263.645m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2018-08-27 20:39 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-08-28 01:39 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
179.23° |
|
First azimuth |
130.66° |
|
First elevation |
25° |
|
Last azimuth |
228.23° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
|
Color |
White |
| 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 split into 2 bright objects, one following the other from my view. I think it got brighter at the moment it split. |
