This was such an awesome event to witness. I am glad I was outside at just the right time because it happened so fast. I have never seen an asteroid this close before but I was not afraid.
Location
Address
Gainesville, FL
Latitude
29° 38' 24.23'' N (29.640064°)
Longitude
82° 25' 25.2'' W (-82.423668°)
Elevation
25.422m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-01-08 22:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-01-09 03:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
89°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180.3°
First azimuth
123.22°
First elevation
49°
Last azimuth
239.79°
Last elevation
54°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
My sister walking her dog approx 15 minutes before I saw the meteor said she saw a light flash in the sky and a heard a loud boom sound.
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
10°
Remarks
It was so quick but the train appeared bright and glowing while the meteor was traveling and seemed to disappear just after the meteor disappeared.
