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Observer
Name
Mark B
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was the coolest meteor(tie) I have ever seen - it was bigger than the ISS & its tail was big as your outstretched hand- it moved straight up and over our heads- perfect view due to being at dark beach & no moon
Location
Address
Bay Shore, NY
Latitude
40° 37' 17.07'' N (40.621408°)
Longitude
73° 16' 37.85'' W (-73.27718°)
Elevation
0.121m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-08-26 21:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-08-27 01:15 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
330°
Moving
Facing azimuth
192.43°
First azimuth
200.22°
First elevation
47°
Last azimuth
19.3°
Last elevation
62°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It broke into 2 or 3 pieces
