Reports Report 2099j (Event 2099-2017)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Grayson B |
| Experience Level | 4/5 |
| Remarks | I've photographed meteor showers before on isolated islands to get the best shots for national parks and such. I've never had one that has ever flashed like that. I knew immediately it was special. Of course I didn't have my camera...but sometimes some moments aren't needing one. Thank you for all you do. Thank you again and please keep me posted. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Ninety Six, SC |
| Latitude | 34° 14' 1.47'' N (34.233743°) |
| Longitude | 81° 59' 54.93'' W (-81.998592°) |
| Elevation | 151.833m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2017-06-26 23:40 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2017-06-27 03:40 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From down right to up left |
| Descent Angle | 352° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 345° |
| First azimuth | - |
| First elevation | 45° |
| Last azimuth | 3° |
| Last elevation | - |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | - |
| Color | Orange |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | I am a former park ranger and photographer. It occurred around 2340. I was walking back to the house which was not lit since I was enjoying the clearing of the storms recently. As I approached the house I suddenly witnessed a bright, almost strobe like flash which made me turn around. Immediately I saw a huge orange ball coming almost directly from the south heading north almost on par with Paloris. It then broke into 3 parts; the largest leading followed by two smallers on the flanks with a trail behind. I've photographed meteor showers before for park services but I must admit this one was beyond anything I've seen...hope this helps. Grayson Boxx Wildlife Photographer Ninety Six, SC 29666 |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 5s |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | It was almost midnight and walking inside. Was like a camera strobe or a flashlight...that is what made me turn around to see it. |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | The intial meteor was trailing sparks, all in orange, then broke into 3 distinctive parts all while still trailing. Leading part was the largest coupled by two smaller on both flanks just a bit smaller but all kept same velocity and trajectory. |