Reports Report 42e (Event 42-2017)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Burney W |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | It was very unusual to see something this bright in the middle of the day in Alaska -- I can only imagine how brilliant it would be after nightfall. We are experiencing high pressure, very clear skys, and very cold temperatures at the moment. I've been to Death Valley many times during the Gemenids, the brightness of this one during the day would be remarkable as a night time event there. Thanks for what you do! |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Anchorage, AK |
| Latitude | 61° 14' 14.58'' N (61.237384°) |
| Longitude | 149° 49' 58.43'' W (-149.832897°) |
| Elevation | 45.899m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2017-01-05 10:45 AKST |
| UT Date & Time | 2017-01-05 19:45 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 186° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 15.15° |
| First azimuth | 22.35° |
| First elevation | 45° |
| Last azimuth | 35° |
| Last elevation | 35° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -6 |
| Color | White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Slight increase in brightness just before it disappeared |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |