American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3151fv (Event 3151-2019)

Observer
Name William T
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I have seen many bright meteors over the years but this was the most intense and awe-inspiring of my lifetime. When I first noticed it I was driving and saw what looked like the full Moon coming through the trees, but I was able to see it zip overhead and explode. It was utterly sublime and indeed terrifying — I was shaking for minutes afterwards.
Location
Address East Hampton, NY
Latitude 41° 0' 24.04'' N (41.006677°)
Longitude 72° 10' 20.54'' W (-72.172373°)
Elevation 13.333702m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-07-24 23:04 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-07-25 03:04 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down to up
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 112.71°
First azimuth 111.6°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 71.57°
Last elevation 90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 30°
Remarks it was white-blue, with sparkles coming off
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -