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Observer
Name
Dennis K
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Angular velocity too fast for aircraft attracted my attention, and no sound associated with it although we live near Jax airport. Watched and realized probably a meteor and then it ended with pulsating intensity.
Location
Address
Fernandina Beach, FL
Latitude
30° 36' 41.96'' N (30.611655°)
Longitude
81° 32' 31.59'' W (-81.542107°)
Elevation
8.791m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-04-12 20:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-04-13 00:30 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
87°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
20°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
68.24°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light yellow, green flash near end
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Pulsating brightness, light yellow and green
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-