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Observer
Name
Jessy H
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was the brightest and longest lasting meteor I've ever seen. Beautiful green color, large and bright on entry with a long, thick tail. believe it faded from view over central west Illinois
Location
Address
Low Moor, IA
Latitude
41° 48' 32.02'' N (41.808894°)
Longitude
90° 24' 44.3'' W (-90.412306°)
Elevation
185.997833m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-05-03 22:45 CDT
UT Date & Time
2024-05-04 03:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
248°
Moving
Facing azimuth
91.08°
First azimuth
98.51°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
96.51°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-