Observer |
Name |
Thomas H |
Experience Level |
4/5
|
Remarks |
This was the brightest, longest meteor I have ever seen. The clear skies made for an excellent unobstructed view |
Location |
Address |
Summerland, British Columbia (CA) |
Latitude |
49° 35' 20.68'' N (49.589077°)
|
Longitude |
119° 35' 32.31'' W (-119.592309°)
|
Elevation |
391.628326m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2022-10-12 22:18 PDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2022-10-13 05:18 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
254° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
260.13° |
First azimuth |
277.41° |
First elevation |
33° |
Last azimuth |
251.85° |
Last elevation |
16° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
Color |
Orange, Yellow, Red, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
3s |
Length |
10° |
Remarks |
It started bright while. as it progressed I could see a trail of flames, sparks, then smoke |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
at the end a bright flash happened |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |