American Meteor Society

Reports Report 108c (Event 108-2012)

Observer
Name Kevin C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Elkhorn, WI
Latitude 42° 43' 29.92'' N (42.724979°)
Longitude 88° 34' 44.28'' W (-88.578966°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-01-21 22:32 CST
UT Date & Time 2012-01-22 04:32 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 146.61138°
First azimuth 149.26443°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 150.9453°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks No sounds were heard.
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks I do not remember the train. I was just in awe because I have never seen one so bright. It was larger and appeared closer than any one I have ever seen. It was a beautiful green color.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It was a large green ball that continued to fall towards the ground.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -