| Observer |
|
Name |
Derrick B |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I have only seen a few shooting stars like this. This is not the first or best one I've seen |
| Location |
|
Address |
Kentland, IN |
|
Latitude |
40° 44' 49.81'' N (40.74717°)
|
|
Longitude |
87° 26' 22.7'' W (-87.439638°)
|
|
Elevation |
213.618m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-08-29 03:05 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-08-29 08:05 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
236° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
215.97° |
|
First azimuth |
218.11° |
|
First elevation |
40° |
|
Last azimuth |
200.89° |
|
Last elevation |
11° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-14 |
|
Color |
Purple, Green, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Bright green flash that faded out with a trail of light turning purple with yellow sparkles |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
- |
