American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2709ap (Event 2709-2013)

Observer
Name David C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Also witnessed by my 9yo daughter.
Location
Address Breinigsville, PA
Latitude 40° 31' 43.66'' N (40.528794°)
Longitude 75° 38' 20.55'' W (-75.639042°)
Elevation 136.448135m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-11-01 21:01 EST
UT Date & Time 2013-11-02 01:01 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 141.49°
First azimuth 133.95°
First elevation 64°
Last azimuth 132.44°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks glowing
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks bright flash with 3 or 4 fragmented elements continuing, glowing, in the orignal path of travel (toward the ground)
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks 3 or 4 fragmented elements continuing, glowing, in the orignal path of travel (toward the ground). Speed of fragmented elements appeared to slow relative to original body.