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Observer
Name
Bonnie A
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This was a surprise while glancing out of a window. It was the largest meteor I've personally seen (in my limited experience). It was fairly substantial in appearance with an effervescent tail that was clearly visable as it was offset by an ink-blue sky.
Location
Address
Ocean City, NJ
Latitude
39° 16' 57.71'' N (39.282698°)
Longitude
74° 34' 22.11'' W (-74.572808°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-03-22 19:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-03-22 23:45 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
60°
First elevation
99.999°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Sparking white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-