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Observer
Name
Earl J
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
The meteor appeared closer than normal. It appeared to be just above my house in distance. Did not move fast. Carried a tail like fire, broke into pieces and disappeared. Awesome presence.
Location
Address
Huntsville, AL
Latitude
34° 47' 59.19'' N (34.799775°)
Longitude
86° 42' 20.38'' W (-86.705661°)
Elevation
232.096558m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-28 18:40 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-28 23:40 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White to light 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
Broke into about three pieces and disappeared
