| Observer |
|
Name |
Robin W |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
the initial bright white flash was like lightning. my observation spot was limited by tall (approx 80 feet) pine trees. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Dickinson Center, NY |
|
Latitude |
44° 43' 4.2'' N (44.717832°)
|
|
Longitude |
74° 33' 42.81'' W (-74.561893°)
|
|
Elevation |
286.501m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-03-17 06:15 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-03-17 10:15 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
235° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
356.48° |
|
First azimuth |
355.53° |
|
First elevation |
55° |
|
Last azimuth |
348.33° |
|
Last elevation |
24° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
a bright white glowing train |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
