| Observer |
|
Name |
Tanya S |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was markedly bright and big, compared to other meteors I’ve seen. And I’ve never seen a red tail before. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Midlothian, VA |
|
Latitude |
37° 27' 58.14'' N (37.466149°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 37' 38.93'' W (-77.627481°)
|
|
Elevation |
68.80825m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2021-03-20 01:00 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2021-03-20 05:00 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
223° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
9.58° |
|
First azimuth |
35.49° |
|
First elevation |
57° |
|
Last azimuth |
352.75° |
|
Last elevation |
10° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
Red, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
1.5s |
|
Length |
99.99° |
|
Remarks |
The train was red, like a glittery streak |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
