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Observer
Name
Anna L
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This was by far the brightest and biggest "shooting star" I've ever seen! I actually saw 3 tonight, but this one was so incredible and impressive! It felt like time stood still as I saw it and it's tail! The tail was almost as bright as the object itself.
Location
Address
, PA
Latitude
40° 4' 32.26'' N (40.075627°)
Longitude
75° 41' 25.7'' W (-75.690473°)
Elevation
160.853241m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-12-12 20:50 EST
UT Date & Time
2024-12-13 01:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
238°
Moving
Facing azimuth
107.46°
First azimuth
98.73°
First elevation
71°
Last azimuth
96.54°
Last elevation
26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-