American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2516b (Event 2516-2014)

Observer
Name Steve M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Lexington, KY
Latitude 38° 0' 39.92'' N (38.01109°)
Longitude 84° 33' 4.54'' W (-84.55126°)
Elevation 306.674591m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-27 19:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-27 23:30 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 222.95°
First azimuth 221.2°
First elevation 73°
Last azimuth 247.78°
Last elevation 67°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 12°
Remarks A glowing trail that gradually faded, but maintained its brightness at that 10-12 degree length for a consistent length of time as it passed through the sky
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The flash briefly flared for less than 1 second a few seconds after the object became visible, and then steadily faded
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -