Javascript Required
Javascript is required: please enable javascript on your browser.
Observer
Name
Dee L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It had a long tail and lasted several seconds. It was so bright that I could see it through my sliding glass door, shout "look!" to my husband, and last another 1-2 sec before it vanished with a slight green glow.
Location
Address
Honolulu, HI
Latitude
21° 17' 35.69'' N (21.293248°)
Longitude
157° 51' 0.63'' W (-157.850175°)
Elevation
1.79m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-19 23:40 HST
UT Date & Time
2017-08-20 09:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
102°
Moving
Facing azimuth
242.53°
First azimuth
247.94°
First elevation
71°
Last azimuth
267.89°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
I was indoors
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
Glowing train as it was streaking through the sky
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-