| Observer |
|
Name |
Philip |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
Long-lasting bright object moving relatively slowly across the sky in an east to west direction. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Thendara, NY |
|
Latitude |
43° 39' 58.47'' N (43.666242°)
|
|
Longitude |
75° 5' 4.95'' W (-75.084708°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-10-20 22:10 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-10-21 02:10 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
182.63249° |
|
First azimuth |
93.77741° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
274.72094° |
|
Last elevation |
45° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
|
Color |
white or yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
4s |
|
Length |
90° |
|
Remarks |
glowing train that was larger directly behind the meteor with gradual tapering. Sparks were visible immediately behind the fire ball. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
