Reports Report 3216gy (Event 3216-2016)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Devos J |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | Without knowing the size, altitude, and distance, estimating speed isn't possible. However I will add, in case it's of any value, it appeared to be moving rather slowly, and was much larger and brighter in comparison to the countless shooting stars I've observed over the years. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Salem, OR |
| Latitude | 44° 53' 36.91'' N (44.893586°) |
| Longitude | 122° 54' 23.25'' W (-122.906457°) |
| Elevation | 139.082m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2016-09-02 23:27 PDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2016-09-03 06:27 UT |
| Duration | ≈7.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From left to right |
| Descent Angle | 90° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 270.3° |
| First azimuth | 268.01° |
| First elevation | 21° |
| Last azimuth | 327.67° |
| Last elevation | 23° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -15 |
| Color | White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 2s |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | Main object glowed bright white, directly trailed by steady whitish comet like tail of light and sparks |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | As it traveled north, trees obstructed my view of it's conclusion. I was able to see the light for approximately 6 to 7 seconds as it created a trail of showering sparks of varying colors. |