| Observer |
|
Name |
David J |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was the most impressive I've ever seen due to the color, texture, and distance traveled. Way better than Pleiades. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Cartersville, GA |
|
Latitude |
34° 15' 17.1'' N (34.254751°)
|
|
Longitude |
84° 48' 7.24'' W (-84.80201°)
|
|
Elevation |
243.834m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-02-09 19:10 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-02-10 00:10 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
262° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
135° |
|
First azimuth |
155.53° |
|
First elevation |
50° |
|
Last azimuth |
93.18° |
|
Last elevation |
40° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-6 |
|
Color |
Orange |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
1s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
A glowing, yellow-orange train that appeared somewhat granular rather than smooth. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
The leading ball of light faded out rapidly but had the appearance of gradually disintegrating. |
