We were traveling south on Route 9, we saw the meteor traveling from left to right- from Atlantic City NJ on my left to Galloway Twp.on the right. The meteor came across the sky and disappeared behind the tree line and the Seaview Country Club. I have never seen a meteor so large and distinctive in my 37 years!! Bright orange too! Several friends I have talked to also saw it and are saying the same.
Location
Address
Galloway Twp, NJ
Latitude
39° 26' 59.81'' N (39.449947°)
Longitude
74° 28' 16.59'' W (-74.471276°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-10-12 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2012-10-13 01:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
217.51274°
First azimuth
145.681°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
255.89042°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
30°
Remarks
The head of the meteor was large and very long glowing train - both orange. Brightest and largest \"fireball\" I\'ve ever seen! Friends also saw it as well. The closest I\'ve ever seen as well.
