| Observer |
|
Name |
Phyllis W |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was an extraordinary incredible experience. I won't forget it ever. I have seen many shooting stars. This was my first meteor sighting this close. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Monrovia, MD |
|
Latitude |
39° 19' 40.44'' N (39.3279°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 14' 4.51'' W (-77.234586°)
|
|
Elevation |
206.188431m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2015-01-17 20:15 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-01-18 01:15 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From down right to up left |
|
Descent Angle |
289° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
223.21° |
|
First azimuth |
223.54° |
|
First elevation |
50° |
|
Last azimuth |
211.96° |
|
Last elevation |
38° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-19 |
|
Color |
Yellow, Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It was like a sparky tail ever so brief. It is the first meteor I have ever seen that close. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
