Observer |
Name |
Edward R |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
Remarkable! First time I've ever seen something this bright as well as my first time seeing something like this split in to segments! |
Location |
Address |
Phelps, KY |
Latitude |
37° 28' 31.44'' N (37.475401°)
|
Longitude |
82° 9' 36.51'' W (-82.160141°)
|
Elevation |
370.482758m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2013-02-18 19:40 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-02-19 00:40 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
135° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
246.41° |
First azimuth |
217.55° |
First elevation |
64° |
Last azimuth |
286.89° |
Last elevation |
53° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-11 |
Color |
Light Blue |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2s |
Length |
12° |
Remarks |
The usual glowing trail usually seen after a 'shooting star' |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Single fireball split in to three and quickly dissipated afterwards. |