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Observer
Name
Kip S
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I have never seen anything like this- it was huge and clear and white-silvery. There was a a large (for a meteor) wide trail to either side as it streaked across the side like a very elongated cone. It was stunning.
Location
Address
Portland, OR
Latitude
45° 27' 48.56'' N (45.46349°)
Longitude
122° 35' 33.03'' W (-122.592507°)
Elevation
74.196m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-09-01 23:30 PDT
UT Date & Time
2017-09-02 06:30 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
106°
Moving
Facing azimuth
103.34°
First azimuth
150.27°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
151.4°
Last elevation
39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
White/Silverish
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-