Observer |
Name |
Jessica H |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
This was my first meteor experience, but from everything I've seen/read/heard, it's exactly what I would have expected. |
Location |
Address |
Linden, NJ |
Latitude |
40° 38' 36.08'' N (40.643355°)
|
Longitude |
74° 16' 26.98'' W (-74.27416°)
|
Elevation |
19.540266m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2021-11-13 16:30 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2021-11-13 21:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down left to up right |
Descent Angle |
88° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
126.61° |
First azimuth |
- |
First elevation |
23° |
Last azimuth |
- |
Last elevation |
19° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
Color |
White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
3s |
Length |
10° |
Remarks |
Definite smoke train. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Right as the meteor began to leave my sight, it began to break up. I only saw a couple pieces break off from where I was standing. |