| Observer |
|
Name |
John N |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was easily the brightest thing I've ever seen in the night sky. It was simply amazing. Please contact me if any of my answers were unclear. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Bethlehem, PA |
|
Latitude |
40° 37' 33.36'' N (40.625932°)
|
|
Longitude |
75° 22' 13.65'' W (-75.370458°)
|
|
Elevation |
-1m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-01-21 23:58 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-01-22 04:58 UT
|
|
Duration |
?
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up to down |
|
Descent Angle |
180° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
- |
|
First azimuth |
60° |
|
First elevation |
- |
|
Last azimuth |
15° |
|
Last elevation |
- |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-15 |
|
Color |
Blue, yellow, orange, white. |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
30° |
|
Remarks |
A bright blue train. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It was trailing blue, and then flashed a tremendous yellow/orange color before quickly turning white. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
