Observer |
Name |
Steve T |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
This was a really good one! |
Location |
Address |
Jefferson, ME |
Latitude |
44° 10' 59.28'' N (44.183132°)
|
Longitude |
69° 27' 32.03'' W (-69.458898°)
|
Elevation |
60.67m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-05-17 00:50 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-05-17 04:50 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
112° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
281.55° |
First azimuth |
270.93° |
First elevation |
60° |
Last azimuth |
297.36° |
Last elevation |
19° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-18 |
Color |
Blue, Light Blue |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
I saw several flashes as it tracked across the sky. Some brighter than others. Probably 3-4 total. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Object seemed to break into pieces as the flashes occurred. |