| Observer |
|
Name |
Amanda F |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was the most characteristic "shooting star" I've ever seen. Bright, streaking, and close to earth. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Mahwah, NJ |
|
Latitude |
41° 6' 8.95'' N (41.102487°)
|
|
Longitude |
74° 9' 7'' W (-74.151944°)
|
|
Elevation |
90.01741m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2014-12-29 18:30 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2014-12-29 23:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
68° |
|
First azimuth |
49.97° |
|
First elevation |
19° |
|
Last azimuth |
348.08° |
|
Last elevation |
21° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
I saw a small a smaller flash break off of the first streak I saw right before it disappeared |
