American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2449oe (Event 2449-2017)

Observer
Name Jim W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was very low and very bright. We thought it was a drone with a bright light. Three people in our party saw it. It appeared to be very close and localized. Not like a typical meteor. It also moved very slowly, was very bright and then seemed to be extinguished like a light turning off.
Location
Address Victoria, British Columbia (CA)
Latitude 48° 25' 40.03'' N (48.427786°)
Longitude 123° 23' 56.69'' W (-123.399081°)
Elevation 6.28m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-07-29 21:00 PDT
UT Date & Time 2017-07-30 04:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 341°
Moving
Facing azimuth 96.53°
First azimuth 99.33°
First elevation 17°
Last azimuth 88.32°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color 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 No
Remarks -