Observer |
Name |
Rita K |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
This was bigger and brighter than any meteor I've seen, and I've seen many. |
Location |
Address |
Columbus, OH |
Latitude |
39° 55' 9.07'' N (39.919187°)
|
Longitude |
82° 50' 11.53'' W (-82.836536°)
|
Elevation |
239.326828m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2015-02-17 04:50 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-02-17 09:50 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down right to up left |
Descent Angle |
355° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
76° |
First azimuth |
71.29° |
First elevation |
50° |
Last azimuth |
72.77° |
Last elevation |
15° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
Color |
Orange and yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Very bright yellow/orange flash. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |