American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2925rq (Event 2925-2017)

Observer
Name Nina R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The object appeared to grow brighter and larger from the moment I first saw it. It almost appeared that it might make it to the ground but then just as quick as it appeared it was gone. I thought it was a very large shooting star at the time but I had never seen one that large before. The time I listed was an estimate as I did know for sure what the exact time was at that moment.
Location
Address , PA
Latitude 40° 59' 57.4'' N (40.999277°)
Longitude 75° 59' 13.78'' W (-75.987161°)
Elevation 493.478m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-08-25 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-08-26 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 104°
Moving
Facing azimuth 262.9°
First azimuth 267.06°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 282.86°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Yellow changing to white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -