Observer |
Name |
Lance F |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
Just before the meteor disappeared there was red balls/ blobs on the traling edge of the meteor. This was the brightest meteor I have observed. |
Location |
Address |
Chelsea, MI |
Latitude |
42° 17' 3.99'' N (42.284442°)
|
Longitude |
84° 2' 56.55'' W (-84.049041°)
|
Elevation |
284.649m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2018-10-17 02:00 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-10-17 06:00 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down left to up right |
Descent Angle |
43° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
272.39° |
First azimuth |
278.17° |
First elevation |
67° |
Last azimuth |
276.38° |
Last elevation |
62° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
Color |
Light Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |