American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1337ep (Event 1337-2017)

Observer
Name Ann S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I have seen what I believe to be a shooting star before but this was different. It was visible long enough for my sons friend to say "A shooting star!" and we were all able to turn and see it. There were 5 of us standing on the patio and it was visible for an impressive amount of time...especially since we live in a hole here. It was a thrill!
Location
Address Prosperity, SC
Latitude 34° 12' 21.8'' N (34.206056°)
Longitude 81° 27' 28.2'' W (-81.457834°)
Elevation 156.035m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-04-12 20:57 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-04-13 00:57 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 255°
Moving
Facing azimuth 138.97°
First azimuth 193.01°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 98.47°
Last elevation 13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -