Observer |
Name |
Kristin D |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
I teach 6th Grade Earth and Space Science, so this was of particular interest to me! I can't wait to share this stroke of luck with my students! |
Location |
Address |
East Lyme, CT |
Latitude |
41° 19' 38.93'' N (41.32748°)
|
Longitude |
72° 11' 28.35'' W (-72.191209°)
|
Elevation |
7.824m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-02-14 20:30 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-02-15 01:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down to up |
Descent Angle |
- |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
- |
First azimuth |
280° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
180° |
Last elevation |
13° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-11 |
Color |
Light Blue, Green |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
5s |
Length |
99.99° |
Remarks |
The trail was glowing white and highlighted the path it had traveled. Was illuminated while we saw the meteor. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |