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Observer
Name
Loretta B
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It looked more massive than a usual meteor shower. Maybe orbital space piece or meteor getting close to ground. The path was somewhat curved in a downward direction. Bright head and a tail.
Location
Address
Williamsburg, VA
Latitude
37° 20' 31'' N (37.341944°)
Longitude
76° 46' 54.82'' W (-76.781895°)
Elevation
27.305822m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-04-16 22:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2019-04-17 02:55 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
106°
Moving
Facing azimuth
41.25°
First azimuth
51.87°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
60.95°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
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
No
Remarks
-