I have seen several meteors, but this was the most breathtaking experience of my life. For a moment I expected a huge explosion but there was just silence. It was a profound moment!
Location
Address
Lynchburg, VA
Latitude
37° 25' 57.59'' N (37.432665°)
Longitude
79° 15' 24.24'' W (-79.256734°)
Elevation
242.421234m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-03-20 00:20 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-03-20 04:20 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
227°
Moving
Facing azimuth
53.45°
First azimuth
56.69°
First elevation
41°
Last azimuth
39.99°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Light Green, Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright light. Brighter than it had been and then nothing
