Reports Report 2158be (Event 2158-2013)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Fredrick B |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | Former boat captain; and, aircraft pilot. Twilight observation. This was a very bright, sustained sighting that lasted approx. 7 seconds. Very slight downward arcing path. Much brighter and larger than any of the Persieds. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Montgomery, AL |
| Latitude | 32° 18' 11.05'' N (32.30307°) |
| Longitude | 86° 13' 2.26'' W (-86.217294°) |
| Elevation | 67.117966m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2013-09-28 18:44 CDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2013-09-28 23:44 UT |
| Duration | ≈7.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From left to right |
| Descent Angle | 90° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 24.7° |
| First azimuth | 6.33° |
| First elevation | 39° |
| Last azimuth | 37.37° |
| Last elevation | 31° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -21 |
| Color | Blue, Green |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Very slight flickers (sparkler-like), adjacent to the trailing edge of the object |