| Observer |
|
Name |
Jason M |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
I have seen a fair number of shooting stars over the years. This was much brighter, much lower, and spectacular. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Avon, CT |
|
Latitude |
41° 47' 3.38'' N (41.784272°)
|
|
Longitude |
72° 55' 13.36'' W (-72.920379°)
|
|
Elevation |
108.864853m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2020-05-03 21:50 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2020-05-04 01:50 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
103° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
265.95° |
|
First azimuth |
- |
|
First elevation |
90° |
|
Last azimuth |
255.66° |
|
Last elevation |
- |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-17 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It appeared as though pieces of the main body were breaking off |
