American Meteor Society

Reports Report 338ag (Event 338-2020)

Observer
Name Caroline H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Dorado, Dorado (PR)
Latitude 18° 28' 42.69'' N (18.478525°)
Longitude 66° 16' 24.16'' W (-66.273379°)
Elevation 4.308678m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-01-17 16:30 AST
UT Date & Time 2020-01-17 20:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 49.38°
First azimuth 47.12°
First elevation 42°
Last azimuth 47.19°
Last elevation 44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 99.99s
Length -
Remarks Left a smoke trail similar to airline jet stream. Remained visible for some time after the flash..
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright flash and the fireball disappeared leaving the smoke trail heading away from coast. Small trail appeared to drop lower in horizon towards the ocean.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -