| Observer |
|
Name |
George G |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was very hazy with a an LM=3.0 so it may have been brighter than I estimated. Meteorite Dropper. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Mathias, WV |
|
Latitude |
38° 53' 42.06'' N (38.895017°)
|
|
Longitude |
78° 54' 25.03'' W (-78.906952°)
|
|
Elevation |
687.731323m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-05-18 00:33 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-05-18 04:33 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
225° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
15.45° |
|
First azimuth |
-1° |
|
First elevation |
50° |
|
Last azimuth |
15° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-10 |
|
Color |
Blue, Green, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
Double sonic boom heard 5 minutes afterwards. |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Double sonic boom heard about 5 minutes afterwards at 12:38 AM EDT |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
-1s |
|
Length |
-1° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Flash seen followed by fragmentation |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Numerous pieces in area about the size of 15 arminutes |
