Observer |
Name |
P D |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
We were just on the porch admiring the stars and right over our heads was this amazing sight. The most beautiful meteor we've ever seen. |
Location |
Address |
Lothian, MD |
Latitude |
38° 48' 21.44'' N (38.805956°)
|
Longitude |
76° 40' 35.13'' W (-76.676425°)
|
Elevation |
40.099m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-11-19 02:00 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-11-19 07:00 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
98° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
357.22° |
First azimuth |
355.91° |
First elevation |
30° |
Last azimuth |
328.1° |
Last elevation |
20° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
Color |
Light Blue |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
We waited, but didn't hear anything |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
5s |
Length |
20° |
Remarks |
Very bright like the moon, stayed glowing for a good 5-8 seconds and slowly dissipated |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
It started small and got bigger and brighter |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |