American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3210az (Event 3210-2017)

Observer
Name Dave M
Experience Level 5/5
Remarks My wife and I were driving home from the CAS StarFest 2017 when we witnessed a bright flash. I immediately turned to the left (I was driving) and saw a fireball speeding downward on the south side of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. I estimate it was at least magnitude -10. The meteor turned green just before it disappeared into the treeline.
Location
Address , PA
Latitude 40° 13' 2.66'' N (40.217405°)
Longitude 76° 31' 37.79'' W (-76.527164°)
Elevation 197.181m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-09-17 00:58 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-09-17 04:58 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 172.46°
First azimuth -
First elevation 21°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -