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Observer
Name
Ryan J
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I've seen hundreds of meteors enter the atmosphere. This is the second one I've seen in my lifetime that was this bright and believe it made it to the ground intact. It entered what appeared to be nearly vertical.
Location
Address
Memphis, IN
Latitude
38° 29' 29.72'' N (38.491589°)
Longitude
85° 46' 22.26'' W (-85.772849°)
Elevation
166.742828m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-02-15 02:18 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-02-15 07:18 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
177°
Moving
Facing azimuth
317.05°
First azimuth
318.46°
First elevation
34°
Last azimuth
321.29°
Last elevation
6°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Heard a boom sound
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
20°
Remarks
A very bright glowing white trail
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Flash lit up the sky like lightning
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
