Reports Report 8796d (Event 8796-2022)

Observer
Name Robert M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks We were in a motor vehicle with the lights on. This was the brightest meteor my wife and I have ever seen. It was as bright as the moon near full but much smaller. About 1/4 the size.
Location
Address Russellville, AL
Latitude 34° 33' 40.23'' N (34.561174°)
Longitude 87° 53' 29'' W (-87.891389°)
Elevation 195.264496m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-11-14 17:42 CST
UT Date & Time 2022-11-14 23:42 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 200°
Moving
Facing azimuth 359.47°
First azimuth 2.43°
First elevation 84°
Last azimuth 352.03°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -