Reports Report 3466e (Event 3466-2018)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Evan O |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | I was able to see the Perseids this past August 3rd while staying in Inlet, NY. What I saw tonight was much different from all but one that I remember from the 3rd. The trail, the length of time it was bright, and the appearance of a low altitude made this "fireball" significantly different. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Methuen, MA |
| Latitude | 42° 44' 18.12'' N (42.738366°) |
| Longitude | 71° 9' 17.64'' W (-71.154901°) |
| Elevation | 22.508m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2018-09-05 00:58 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2018-09-05 04:58 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From down right to up left |
| Descent Angle | 324° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 358.22° |
| First azimuth | 352.09° |
| First elevation | 33° |
| Last azimuth | 191.36° |
| Last elevation | 56° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -6 |
| Color | Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 1s |
| Length | 90° |
| Remarks | Appeared to be a smoke trail. Seemed to have a spin or a rotation to the smoke. Not long lasting, trail no longer visible at point of first sight after light subsided. |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |