Observer |
Name |
John T |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
It was much slower than any meteor I have ever seen. My initial reaction was that it might have been a satellite returning to earth and burning up. |
Location |
Address |
Delray Beach, FL |
Latitude |
26° 26' 8.89'' N (26.435803°)
|
Longitude |
80° 5' 1.24'' W (-80.083678°)
|
Elevation |
2.923m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2018-03-11 22:15 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-03-12 02:15 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
257° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
195° |
First azimuth |
220° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
150° |
Last elevation |
35° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
Color |
Light Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
It broke into 2 pieces which burned out and faded. |