| Observer |
|
Name |
Tara M |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
It appeared very close, above tree line. At first thought it was a firework but quickly realized it had tail and was not. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Williamsport, MD |
|
Latitude |
39° 32' 16.22'' N (39.53784°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 48' 53.17'' W (-77.81477°)
|
|
Elevation |
117.869m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-08-18 21:30 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-08-19 01:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From down left to up right |
|
Descent Angle |
75° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
90° |
|
First azimuth |
25° |
|
First elevation |
35° |
|
Last azimuth |
- |
|
Last elevation |
30° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-6 |
|
Color |
Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
3s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
Glowing |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Divide in tail and main object |
