| Observer |
|
Name |
Dave S |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was a very bright meteor with an impressive flame trail. Appeared to be streaking from the west to the east, northeast. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Chester Springs, PA |
|
Latitude |
40° 4' 45.02'' N (40.079172°)
|
|
Longitude |
75° 40' 14.57'' W (-75.670713°)
|
|
Elevation |
117.971m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2018-01-18 18:20 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-01-18 23:20 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
93° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
342.93° |
|
First azimuth |
294.25° |
|
First elevation |
70° |
|
Last azimuth |
7.77° |
|
Last elevation |
65° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
- |
|
Color |
Yellow, Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
7° |
|
Remarks |
Glowing yellow flame |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
