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Observer
Name
William L
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Started very close to the handle end of the Big Dipper, and disappeared below the horizon. Brighter than any meteor I've ever seen! (But I only stargaze occasionally.)
Location
Address
Pittsburgh, PA
Latitude
40° 27' 19.24'' N (40.455345°)
Longitude
79° 55' 42.99'' W (-79.928607°)
Elevation
273.71m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-02-17 23:55 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-02-18 04:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
191°
Moving
Facing azimuth
57.98°
First azimuth
61.33°
First elevation
51°
Last azimuth
54.92°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Pink, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
