| Observer |
|
Name |
David A |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I have seen a number of shooting stars in the past but never one that looked this low in the sky, appeared red like this one and left a smoke trail. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Walworth, WI |
|
Latitude |
42° 31' 50.71'' N (42.530752°)
|
|
Longitude |
88° 35' 51.02'' W (-88.597505°)
|
|
Elevation |
305.748m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2018-09-09 21:05 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-09-10 02:05 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
96° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
90° |
|
First azimuth |
65° |
|
First elevation |
30° |
|
Last azimuth |
140° |
|
Last elevation |
10° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-10 |
|
Color |
Red |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
White or light gray smoke trail that was clearly visible but dissipated quickly. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
