Reports Report 4759ay (Event 4759-2024)

Observer
Name Glenn S
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Longest duration and brightest meteor I have ever observed
Location
Address Dandridge, TN
Latitude 36° 2' 21.29'' N (36.039246°)
Longitude 83° 26' 17.36'' W (-83.438155°)
Elevation 398.553467m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-30 01:14 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-08-30 05:14 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 112°
Moving
Facing azimuth 61.79°
First azimuth 36.62°
First elevation 39°
Last azimuth 88.89°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Dark Green, Green, Light Green, Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks At least two bright flashes near the end
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Some fragmentation near the end