Reports Report 2158wm (Event 2158-2013)

Observer
Name Robert R
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Alas! A poor observation while driving on on I-24 freeway. I have PhD in astrophysics with observational experience. Difficult to estimate magnitude because of strong twilight. Several magnitudes brighter than Venus (-4) or an Iridium satellite flare (-7). Less than half the speed of a typical Perseid meteor. Almost no persistent trail. I noted the time on my watch as 6:45 PM.
Location
Address Murfreesboro, TN
Latitude 35° 51' 36.33'' N (35.860091°)
Longitude 86° 29' 15.99'' W (-86.487774°)
Elevation 182.859329m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-28 18:45 CDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-28 23:45 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 233.05°
First azimuth 202.39°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 180.19°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color 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 No
Remarks -