American Meteor Society

Reports Report 982d (Event 982-2012)

Observer
Name jerry
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address alva, FL
Latitude 26° 42' 56.25'' N (26.715624°)
Longitude 81° 36' 36.29'' W (-81.61008°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-07-18 05:55 EDT
UT Date & Time 2012-07-18 09:55 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation 75°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration -1s
Length 10°
Remarks Not really a long or noticeable train. at first I wasn't sure what I saw due to its larger than any shooting star I've ever seen. and what seemed slower flight than a quick meteor.a round ball of light. It reminded me of a distant airplane bright landing light going sideways. The largest and longest lasting I have ever seen. I am 56 yrs.old
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -