Observer |
Name |
Aaron E |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
At first it looked very similar to a green salute (Specifically a "Roman Candle") It appeared quickly and got brighter as it descended |
Location |
Address |
Providence, RI |
Latitude |
41° 47' 27.17'' N (41.79088°)
|
Longitude |
71° 23' 38.74'' W (-71.394094°)
|
Elevation |
16.781m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2018-08-30 00:15 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-08-30 04:15 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
131° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
259.64° |
First azimuth |
131.14° |
First elevation |
40° |
Last azimuth |
185.76° |
Last elevation |
35° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
Color |
Green, sparking tail |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Light to very bright green then it immediately disappeared |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |