Reports Report 667acc (Event 667-2013)

Observer
Name Gerald L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The entire track of the meteor was straight and parallel to the horizon.
Location
Address Philadelphia, PA
Latitude 40° 4' 45.03'' N (40.079176°)
Longitude 74° 59' 53.96'' W (-74.998323°)
Elevation 32.758751m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-22 19:53 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-22 23:53 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 34.09°
First azimuth 32.33°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 54.06°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks a single streak broke into about 6 streaks; five curved downward, the largest continued parallel to the horizon as a direct continuation of the original trajectory.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks see above.