Observer |
Name |
Aaron H |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
It was the longest and slowest "shooting star" I have ever witnessed. It traveled so slowly I had time to exclaim "Whoa!" three times. |
Location |
Address |
Victor, MT |
Latitude |
46° 25' 26.96'' N (46.424155°)
|
Longitude |
114° 8' 18.44'' W (-114.138456°)
|
Elevation |
1029.431763m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2021-03-01 20:39 MST
|
UT Date & Time |
2021-03-02 03:39 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down left to up right |
Descent Angle |
89° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
212.88° |
First azimuth |
170.78° |
First elevation |
20° |
Last azimuth |
259.76° |
Last elevation |
20° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-15 |
Color |
Bright, light-blue head, long white tail |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
3s |
Length |
30° |
Remarks |
Long, steady line. Very straight with thick head. Sperm-like. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |