| Observer |
|
Name |
Jim C |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
I have seen many "shooting stars". This was FAR brighter and lasted longer than anything I have ever seen. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Cicero, NY |
|
Latitude |
43° 11' 49.65'' N (43.197125°)
|
|
Longitude |
76° 2' 44.51'' W (-76.045698°)
|
|
Elevation |
115.633186m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2015-11-02 17:55 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-11-02 22:55 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
27.09° |
|
First azimuth |
25.28° |
|
First elevation |
38° |
|
Last azimuth |
342.79° |
|
Last elevation |
43° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-14 |
|
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 |
The fireball terminated in multiple "pieces" that looked like sparkles |
