| Observer |
|
Name |
Meghana D |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
It initially looked like a plane but was traveling too fast for one and then the green color appeared. It was exciting to see a meteor so bright. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Alpharetta, GA |
|
Latitude |
34° 4' 4.39'' N (34.067887°)
|
|
Longitude |
84° 15' 40.63'' W (-84.261285°)
|
|
Elevation |
314.254059m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-09-28 19:47 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-09-28 23:47 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈45s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
171.58° |
|
First azimuth |
287.36° |
|
First elevation |
- |
|
Last azimuth |
150.16° |
|
Last elevation |
60° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
|
Color |
Green, Yellow |
| 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 |
Meteor had a green head and a yellow tail. It was traveling rapidly. The green part split into 3 yellow parts and then disintegrated. |
