American Meteor Society

Reports Report 667aae (Event 667-2013)

Observer
Name Scott ANDY T
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This was the second most intense meteor I have ever witnessed and have spent lots of time observing them Weather permitting.I go out to observe all the major meteor showers during the year. This was an amazing sight and I was very surprised to see many of my friends on facebook had also seen it!
Location
Address Greenfield, MA
Latitude 42° 32' 49.26'' N (42.547017°)
Longitude 72° 37' 15.96'' W (-72.621101°)
Elevation 69.879219m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-22 19:50 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-22 23:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 216.71°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation 57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Green
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 -