| Observer |
|
Name |
Robert L |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
This event was a spectacular flash. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Abington, PA |
|
Latitude |
40° 8' 11.58'' N (40.136551°)
|
|
Longitude |
75° 8' 7.03'' W (-75.135287°)
|
|
Elevation |
83.903244m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-03-22 19:55 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-03-22 23:55 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
16.29° |
|
First azimuth |
285.04° |
|
First elevation |
-1° |
|
Last azimuth |
90.58° |
|
Last elevation |
-1° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-4 |
|
Color |
Light Blue |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
4s |
|
Length |
30° |
|
Remarks |
Train was bright flash of glowing blue that lasted about four to five seconds |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Flash was very bright and light blue in color. Light emitted was bright enough to light up outdoor surroundings for a brief second. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Obvious fragmentation as meteor streaked toward Eastern horizon. |
