Observer |
Name |
Jerry |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
First meteor with full trail I\'ve witnessed! Terminated cleanly in to the north. |
Location |
Address |
Fairfax, VA |
Latitude |
38° 52' 16.77'' N (38.871326°)
|
Longitude |
77° 22' 52.03'' W (-77.381119°)
|
Elevation |
- |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2010-12-28 18:47 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2010-12-28 23:47 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From right to left |
Descent Angle |
270° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
45° |
First azimuth |
138° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
350° |
Last elevation |
30° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
1 |
Color |
white |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
1.5s |
Length |
12.5° |
Remarks |
glowing trail of \\\\ |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |