| Observer |
|
Name |
Mark P |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was the second most beautiful meteor I have ever seen. Relatively slow moving and a great treat to experience. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Exton, PA |
|
Latitude |
40° 1' 27.99'' N (40.024441°)
|
|
Longitude |
75° 37' 9.8'' W (-75.61939°)
|
|
Elevation |
108.302m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2018-01-18 18:06 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-01-18 23:06 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
92° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
307° |
|
First azimuth |
290° |
|
First elevation |
61° |
|
Last azimuth |
347° |
|
Last elevation |
52° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-6 |
|
Color |
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
1s |
|
Length |
15° |
|
Remarks |
Mostly persistent Ggowingly train with a few super short gaps |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
After 4-5 seconds the glowing head faded to black. |
