American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3097l (Event 3097-2019)

Observer
Name Frank D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Afton, VA
Latitude 38° 1' 38.2'' N (38.027278°)
Longitude 78° 48' 50.95'' W (-78.814154°)
Elevation 283.538391m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-07-20 22:35 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-07-21 02:35 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 206°
Moving
Facing azimuth 353.48°
First azimuth 347.05°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 320.8°
Last elevation 43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 25s
Length 15°
Remarks It was very prominent. Train was equally dense the whole length.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The bright flash is actually what got my attention. I was in a dark rual area with my back somewhat turned at the direction of the flash. I spun around and saw the train.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -