| Observer |
|
Name |
Todd B |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was one of the brightest meteors I have ever seen. Truly an amazing sight. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Raleigh, NC |
|
Latitude |
35° 45' 46.06'' N (35.762794°)
|
|
Longitude |
78° 33' 20.6'' W (-78.555722°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2011-12-02 18:10 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2011-12-02 23:10 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
135° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
193.86981° |
|
First azimuth |
141.65409° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
235.37007° |
|
Last elevation |
40° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-11 |
|
Color |
Very Bright White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
8s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
The train was bright white and lasted the until the meteor broke apart |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
I could see the meteor break into many pieces at the end of the flight. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
- |
