American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1188a (Event 1188-2013)

Observer
Name Michael S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Posted the following on FaceBook via phone @ 11:12 PM EST "Out for a walk. At about 290 deg and 30 deg above the horizon a Meteor entered the atmosphere. Traveling in northern direction, with a relatively large trail." link > https://www.facebook.com/mike.sacco.3?hc_location=stream
Location
Address Madison, VA
Latitude 38° 21' 54.19'' N (38.365053°)
Longitude 78° 13' 15.18'' W (-78.220884°)
Elevation 149.390106m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-30 23:06 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-31 03:06 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 310°
First azimuth 290°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 310°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 15°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -