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Observer
Name
Donald F S
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Started in the area of The North Star (Polaris) from my perspective and moved down at a steep angle at a relatively slow speed from the upper right to lower left. Head area was quite large compared to others I have seen.
Location
Address
East Brunswick, NJ
Latitude
40° 26' 26.52'' N (40.4407°)
Longitude
74° 24' 4.82'' W (-74.40134°)
Elevation
32.869m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-04-14 22:05 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-04-15 02:05 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
210°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
39°
Last azimuth
355°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Small flash as it neared tree line.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Saw a few smaller pieces following the main body.