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Observer
Name
M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was the biggest, brightest & longest lasting meteor I have ever witnessed. I was able to tell my husband & son look & they were able to look over & view it for a second or more.
Location
Address
Opelika, AL
Latitude
32° 37' 17.7'' N (32.621584°)
Longitude
85° 24' 39.13'' W (-85.410869°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-04-29 19:45 CDT
UT Date & Time
2012-04-30 00:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
226.83736°
First azimuth
253.6109°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
207.39053°
Last elevation
50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Mostly white with a sligh
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
