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Observer
Name
Jennifer H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This was the most beautiful and chance meteor observation I have ever experienced. I was with a friend talking outside, I had time to tell her to turn around and she was able to see it too!
Location
Address
Montréal, Québec (CA)
Latitude
45° 30' 36.6'' N (45.510168°)
Longitude
73° 42' 55.13'' W (-73.715315°)
Elevation
34.33m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-09-21 21:35 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-09-22 01:35 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
99°
Moving
Facing azimuth
66.61°
First azimuth
86.21°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
32.59°
Last elevation
34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
whooshing
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
40°
Remarks
glowing train that tapered off
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-