American Meteor Society

Reports Report 245q (Event 245-2011)

Observer
Name Paul C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving on my way to work at London Airport when I saw a streak on my upper right portion of my car\'s front window for a few seconds.....looked like a comet, but much closer to earth....fizzled out after a few seconds.....reported it to MIAC shortly after I sat down to work......
Location
Address London (CA)
Latitude 43° 1' 41.56'' N (43.028212°)
Longitude 81° 9' 55.76'' W (-81.16549°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-02-23 05:14 EST
UT Date & Time 2011-02-23 10:14 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 112.65238°
First azimuth 113.29018°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 110.33636°
Last elevation 56°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration 2.5s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -