This was the greatest meteorite experience I have ever had and I regularly view showers. This was extremely low and lasted a long time. The visible breakup and colors were amazing.
Location
Address
Huntington, WV
Latitude
38° 24' 43.77'' N (38.412159°)
Longitude
82° 25' 58.06'' W (-82.432794°)
Elevation
172.907654m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-05-15 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-05-16 02:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
15°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
336.62°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
Purple, Light Blue, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
15°
Remarks
A train then a bright explosion where I could visibly see chunks coming apart. It was bright
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Very visible because it was low. Could see it break apart
