Reports Report 3781e (Event 3781-2015)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Lori C |
| Experience Level | 4/5 |
| Remarks | I am not sure of the precise time that I observed this meteor/fireball(?). I was outside with my dog for some time, enjoying the clear winter sky. I observed several other meteors in different quadrants of the sky, more towards the east, prior to this sighting. Then suddenly, there was this brilliant streak in the region of sky between Orion and Taurus (approximately). I remained outside for probably another 15-20 minutes before coming back inside to thaw out. I wish I had checked the time when it happened, but unfortunately I was too absorbed by the perfect viewing conditions that it never crossed my mind to run inside and check a clock. I apologize that I cannot be more precise. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Bienville, LA |
| Latitude | 32° 21' 35.25'' N (32.359792°) |
| Longitude | 92° 58' 27.44'' W (-92.97429°) |
| Elevation | 66.608m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2015-12-02 22:35 CST |
| UT Date & Time | 2015-12-03 04:35 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 134° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 112° |
| First azimuth | 100° |
| First elevation | 69° |
| Last azimuth | 140° |
| Last elevation | 50° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -8 |
| Color | Blue, Light Blue, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 2s |
| Length | 20° |
| Remarks | Brilliant afterglow which lasted for a couple of seconds after the meteor streaked downward. The best way I can describe the colour is that it reminded me of the flash produced by an old (1970s) "flash bulb cube" - a brilliant whitish-blue hue. It was by far the brightest object visible in the sky for a brief moment. The entire path of the meteor remained illuminated for a brief moment, and then faded away... (It was so beautiful and unexpected, that I actually let out an audible "WOW", like a small child watching a fireworks display!) |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |