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Observer
Name
David B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This meteor was big enough to have a distinct ball. Fragments dropped off from it as it arced. The ball was white but there was some blue when the fragments dropped off.
Location
Address
West Springfield, MA
Latitude
42° 7' 3.97'' N (42.117769°)
Longitude
72° 38' 15.53'' W (-72.637648°)
Elevation
47.049248m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-04-26 22:07 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-04-27 02:07 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
105°
Moving
Facing azimuth
169.14°
First azimuth
138.37°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
211.39°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-