This meteor was the first that I have ever seen that appeared to be so close and so big. The head of the meteor was very large and the tail was the longest that I have ever seen. I thought at first that it may be fireworks. I stopped and shut my car off to see if I could hear a sound as it disappeared behind the tree line. I never heard a sound.
Location
Address
Roxboro, NC
Latitude
36° 22' 2.83'' N (36.367452°)
Longitude
79° 1' 36.2'' W (-79.026721°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-28 23:58 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-29 03:58 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
315°
First azimuth
315°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Blue White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
15°
Remarks
The train was first yellow white then it changed to green orange colors as it moved.
