Observer |
Name |
Dan K |
Experience Level |
4/5
|
Remarks |
Very bright and spectacular! The track of the meteor was surprisingly straight/linear as it moved from south towards the north. |
Location |
Address |
Mantorville, MN |
Latitude |
44° 3' 13.21'' N (44.05367°)
|
Longitude |
92° 43' 44.82'' W (-92.729117°)
|
Elevation |
374.38855m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2013-08-05 21:10 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-08-06 02:10 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From right to left |
Descent Angle |
270° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
90.15° |
First azimuth |
123.04° |
First elevation |
35° |
Last azimuth |
61.03° |
Last elevation |
35° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
Color |
Mostly green but with a blue tint |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
0.5s |
Length |
15° |
Remarks |
train was glowing brightly, was mostly the green/blue color of the meteor, but with a reddish cast to the periphery of the train. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |