| Observer |
|
Name |
Brian M |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
A friend saw the meteor cast his shadow clearly on the concrete we were standing on. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Cranford, NJ |
|
Latitude |
40° 39' 58.85'' N (40.666348°)
|
|
Longitude |
74° 19' 23.28'' W (-74.323132°)
|
|
Elevation |
24.526703m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-03-22 19:53 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-03-22 23:53 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From down to up |
|
Descent Angle |
- |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
260° |
|
First azimuth |
260° |
|
First elevation |
40° |
|
Last azimuth |
100° |
|
Last elevation |
40° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
Light Green, Orange, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
-1s |
|
Length |
-1° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
There appeared to be some sparks emanating from the head. The meteor pulsated slowly a few times and finally expired as an orangey cinder. |
