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Observer
Name
Chris W
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I was able to track the meteor visually from when it entered the atmosphere until it disappeared below the local horizon, lasting around 6 seconds. The fireball was white with pale blue around the periphery. The maximum length of the trail was approximately 90 arc-minutes.
Location
Address
New Cumberland, PA
Latitude
40° 13' 34.61'' N (40.22628°)
Longitude
76° 51' 56.85'' W (-76.865793°)
Elevation
100.189522m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-01-31 02:10 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-01-31 07:10 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
207°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135.43°
First azimuth
143.5°
First elevation
47°
Last azimuth
127.14°
Last elevation
8°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
