American Meteor Society

Reports Report 4235ct (Event 4235-2017)

Observer
Name Andrew O
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have NEVER seen such a huge and bright brush with the atmosphere...It was large and sustained until it burned out and disappeared near the horizon. This was NO ordinary meteorite...I grew up in Bermuda and have seen countless meteorites...this was vastly larger and much more spectacular..In fact, I was concerned the earth might have a large hit...It was truly spectacular..and a once in a lifetime experience for me...I am 63...so seen plenty!
Location
Address Princeton, NJ
Latitude 40° 20' 17.76'' N (40.338268°)
Longitude 74° 43' 16.17'' W (-74.721159°)
Elevation 55.476m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-11-10 21:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-11-11 02:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 30°
Moving
Facing azimuth 248.12°
First azimuth 263.24°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 244.66°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -28
Color White
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 -