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Observer
Name
Alan M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Never saw anything this bright. Speed across sky was significantly slower than typical meteor. Luminous path persisted for a couple of seconds. Termination blocked by trees.
Location
Address
Garnet Valley, PA
Latitude
39° 50' 53.4'' N (39.848166°)
Longitude
75° 28' 37.41'' W (-75.477057°)
Elevation
80.998566m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-08-12 22:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2015-08-13 02:45 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
95°
Moving
Facing azimuth
110°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
165°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White - but trail appeared to have green too.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
