| Observer |
|
Name |
Michael R |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
One of the most awe-inspiring events of my adult life. I've never witnessed something of this magnitude. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Gloversville, NY |
|
Latitude |
43° 5' 13.39'' N (43.087054°)
|
|
Longitude |
74° 16' 14.12'' W (-74.27059°)
|
|
Elevation |
239.227295m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-12-06 22:24 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-12-07 03:24 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up to down |
|
Descent Angle |
180° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
134.01° |
|
First azimuth |
129.04° |
|
First elevation |
66° |
|
Last azimuth |
138.22° |
|
Last elevation |
28° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
|
Color |
Light Blue, Light Green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
-1s |
|
Length |
-1° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
it appeared brightest right before it disappeared |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
it broke into a few pieces as it terminally flashed |
