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Observer
Name
Austin A
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was looking down at the ground when I noticed the area light up blue. I looked up just about when it flashed brighter/bigger. Around that time I heard a popping noise. It had a noticibly spherical shape. Top 3 meteors I have seen with my own eyes.
Location
Address
Centerburg, OH
Latitude
40° 20' 32.02'' N (40.342227°)
Longitude
82° 37' 23.7'' W (-82.623251°)
Elevation
388.915m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-09-24 03:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2018-09-24 07:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
223°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
183.93°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
180.1°
Last elevation
39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A pop when it got to its brightest.
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
-
Remarks
A glowing train that disappeared quickly.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A flash around the time of the pop.
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
