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Observer
Name
Lisa F
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was surprised how vertical it fell. It fell straight down then poof it was gone. It wasn't huge but much much larger than a star, or the meteor showers I watch. Amazing, it was my first to see fall to Earth.
Location
Address
Pompey, NY
Latitude
42° 54' 57.28'' N (42.915911°)
Longitude
75° 56' 56.44'' W (-75.949012°)
Elevation
378.624m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-26 17:51 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-26 22:51 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
81.94°
First azimuth
69.91°
First elevation
75°
Last azimuth
76.67°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-