Reports Report 1198a (Event 1198-2013)

Observer
Name Joe R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Meteor had a very distinct wedge shape < such as this and was very large. It dimmed and slowed down rapidly and had no visible smoke trail like large meteors during showers. It did not cast any shadows but was large enough to be visible on security footage. Called local station wptz who have a weather camera pointing east.
Location
Address Burlington, VT
Latitude 44° 28' 33.18'' N (44.475883°)
Longitude 73° 12' 43.46'' W (-73.212072°)
Elevation 59.677589m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-05-29 22:20 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-05-30 02:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 100°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 80°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -