Absolutely thrilling experience, I've never seen a meteor so large and bright. A once in a lifetime type of sighting in the night sky. It lit up the clouds in stunning colors but was a bit frightening given its size and ability to come through the atmosphere in tact at such speed.
Location
Address
Hartwell, GA
Latitude
34° 27' 43.67'' N (34.462131°)
Longitude
83° 5' 32.23'' W (-83.092287°)
Elevation
256.617859m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-07-13 00:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-07-13 04:15 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
Unknown
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
59.88°
First azimuth
72.52°
First elevation
82°
Last azimuth
51.28°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Light Blue, Green, then Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
There seemed to be minor fragmentation but it turned a bright orange just before disappearing behind the trees.
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
50°
Remarks
The Meteor came down very quickly leaving a long train behind it which disappeared almost as soon as the meteor.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
There seemed to be minor fragmentation but it turned a bright orange just before disappearing behind the trees.
