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Observer
Name
Katherine H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I have seen many shooting stars in my life, but this was much bigger and brighter- it was incredible to see! Looked like a ball of fire just flying through the sky!! I hope someone captured it on film!!
Location
Address
Johns Island, SC
Latitude
32° 43' 22.58'' N (32.722939°)
Longitude
80° 3' 4.02'' W (-80.051117°)
Elevation
7.158239m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-04-06 20:40 EDT
UT Date & Time
2023-04-07 00:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
112°
Moving
Facing azimuth
160°
First azimuth
150°
First elevation
12°
Last azimuth
182°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
-
Remarks
A glowing train,
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-