Observer | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Local Date & Time | 2018-09-05 00:58 EDT |
UT Date & Time | 2018-09-05 04:58 UT |
Duration | ≈3.5s |
Direction | |
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Moving direction | From down right to up left |
Descent Angle | 324° |
Moving | |
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Facing azimuth | 358.22° |
First azimuth | 352.09° |
First elevation | 33° |
Last azimuth | 191.36° |
Last elevation | 56° |
Brightness and color | |
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Stellar Magnitude | -6 |
Color | Light Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |
Delayed Sound | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |
Persistent train | |
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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 | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |
Fragmentation | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |