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Observer
Name
Jamien R
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This appeared as the largest shooting star I've ever seen with a bright red tail. I was driving and I actually slammed on the brakes thinking it might have been a plane crashing. I saw it as I drove into an open area with no trees, so not sure how long it was visible beforehand.
Location
Address
Warren, ME
Latitude
44° 7' 3.05'' N (44.117514°)
Longitude
69° 15' 12.27'' W (-69.253408°)
Elevation
42.781879m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-16 17:35 EST
UT Date & Time
2019-01-16 22:35 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
117°
Moving
Facing azimuth
159.77°
First azimuth
130.78°
First elevation
41°
Last azimuth
225.24°
Last elevation
16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Yellow with a red tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
