American Meteor Society

Reports Report 10373d (Event 10373-2022)

Observer
Name Brian S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was the brightest meteor I have seen for several years but nowhere near as large or as bright as one I saw a few years ago. It was almost as far above the horizon as Orion but was to the right (south) of Orion. I just happened to be looking directly at that part of the sky when it appeared.
Location
Address Greenwood, VA
Latitude 38° 2' 46.28'' N (38.046189°)
Longitude 78° 45' 0.22'' W (-78.75006°)
Elevation 243.176331m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-12-25 20:14 EST
UT Date & Time 2022-12-26 01:14 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 95°
Moving
Facing azimuth 124.96°
First azimuth 125.19°
First elevation 31°
Last azimuth 130°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Green, perhaps yellowish green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -