American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1464s (Event 1464-2011)

Observer
Name Susan H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was rather stunned to see one so close.
Location
Address Fayetteville, GA
Latitude 33° 26' 4.92'' N (33.4347°)
Longitude 84° 26' 27.84'' W (-84.441068°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-12-03 19:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2011-12-04 00:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 75.44339°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 98.53192°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks I was driving in my car with the radio on...didn\'t notice sounds.
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4.5s
Length 11°
Remarks It had a glowing train that lasted longer than I would expect. It was very near earth and therefore very long lasting as compared to meteor showers. I also saw a \"shooting star\" about 8-9 minutes later when I was in my neighborhood facing north west.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks It broke into at least two portions as it came closer to earth.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -