| Observer |
|
Name |
Daniel S |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
One of the most colorful and sparkling meteors that I have seen in the 30+ years of observing the sky at night. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Posen, IL |
|
Latitude |
41° 38' 7.84'' N (41.63551°)
|
|
Longitude |
87° 40' 41.69'' W (-87.678246°)
|
|
Elevation |
182.587845m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-12-04 21:30 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-12-05 03:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
135° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
197.25° |
|
First azimuth |
168.82° |
|
First elevation |
36° |
|
Last azimuth |
209.97° |
|
Last elevation |
7° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-14 |
|
Color |
Orange, Yellow, White |
| 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 |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Small pieces were falling of behind it. |
