American Meteor Society

Reports Report 209p (Event 209-2018)

Observer
Name Isaac C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving on the North bound side of Florida's turnpike in Martin County passing Stuart. I was only miles from Saint Lucie County when o saw this bright white light blue object go down at a diagonal angle. Got bright and then smaller which disappeared in seconds. Caught me by surprise.
Location
Address Stuart, FL
Latitude 27° 11' 49.05'' N (27.196957°)
Longitude 80° 19' 39.12'' W (-80.327533°)
Elevation 6.266m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-01-17 21:20 EST
UT Date & Time 2018-01-18 02:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 207°
Moving
Facing azimuth 338.32°
First azimuth 36.16°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 11.74°
Last elevation 44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Light Blue, 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 Unknown
Remarks -