This meteor was unlike any that I had ever seen. It was very low and huge! It went completely over our heads at a slower speed than most meteors. As it passed the tree line we were sure that we would hear an impact explosion, but that didn't happen. It was the most spectacular event that I have ever seen!!!
Location
Address
Smilax, KY
Latitude
37° 6' 2.06'' N (37.100571°)
Longitude
83° 15' 53.59'' W (-83.264887°)
Elevation
310.535248m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-05-23 21:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-05-24 01:55 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
85°
Moving
Facing azimuth
268.73°
First azimuth
267.66°
First elevation
26°
Last azimuth
90.17°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
20s
Length
10°
Remarks
Very long, yellow & white glowing train that got brighter as it went over our heads.
