My husband is an Airline Pilot and has observed falling meteorites from the cockpit. We observed the meteorite event while riding in our car. He said this event was the most clear and bright of any event he had previously experienced. We both agreed it was the longest lasting and brightest meteorite event either of us has ever experienced.
Location
Address
Harpers Ferry, WV
Latitude
39° 18' 39.48'' N (39.310966°)
Longitude
77° 47' 43.32'' W (-77.795367°)
Elevation
133.84697m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-03-22 20:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-03-23 00:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
37.9°
First azimuth
340.23°
First elevation
52°
Last azimuth
52.94°
Last elevation
52°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it ended, It momentarily flickered, became a little brighter and then disappeared
