Observer |
Name |
Jessica B |
Experience Level |
4/5
|
Remarks |
One of the brightest meteors I've seen in 25 years of existence. |
Location |
Address |
Vineland, NJ |
Latitude |
39° 28' 35.44'' N (39.47651°)
|
Longitude |
74° 59' 11.78'' W (-74.986605°)
|
Elevation |
28.955m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-03-21 21:35 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-03-22 01:35 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down right to up left |
Descent Angle |
280° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
90° |
First azimuth |
20.31° |
First elevation |
62° |
Last azimuth |
92.12° |
Last elevation |
35° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
Color |
Light yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Unknown |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Started out bright but got really bright when it hit the atmosphere |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |