| Observer |
|
Name |
Bobby F |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
Multiple flashes, almost pulsating bolide! |
| Location |
|
Address |
Plattsburgh, NY |
|
Latitude |
44° 41' 56.23'' N (44.698953°)
|
|
Longitude |
73° 22' 50.21'' W (-73.380613°)
|
|
Elevation |
28.014m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-12-08 00:42 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-12-08 05:42 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
122° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
234.78° |
|
First azimuth |
270.38° |
|
First elevation |
25° |
|
Last azimuth |
313.28° |
|
Last elevation |
15° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
Yellow, Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
At least two distinct flashes, pulsing, shedding sparks almost like a sparkler. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Multiple fragments shed, too many small sparks to count |
