Observer |
Name |
Chloe |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
By far the largest meteor I have ever seen. Had it been completely dark, it would have been VERY bright. |
Location |
Address |
Mount Juliet, TN |
Latitude |
36° 6' 54.99'' N (36.115274°)
|
Longitude |
86° 27' 39.86'' W (-86.461072°)
|
Elevation |
- |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2012-03-23 19:20 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-03-24 00:20 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From left to right |
Descent Angle |
90° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
241.2605° |
First azimuth |
322.59481° |
First elevation |
75° |
Last azimuth |
184.65829° |
Last elevation |
60° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-11 |
Color |
yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Single, faint boom approximately 60 seconds after fragmentation. |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Unknown |
Duration |
-1s |
Length |
-1° |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
Slightly brightened as it broke into pieces. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
- |