American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1185fc (Event 1185-2013)

Observer
Name Charlotte H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was beautiful and we could only guess last night that it was one of those Chinese lantern candle balloons.... But it was big and moving too quickly across sky. Was eager to find out if others saw it and what it was!! Exactly like watching a full moon come up and cross the sky in 20 seconds.
Location
Address West Chester, OH
Latitude 40° 5' 23.29'' N (40.089803°)
Longitude 84° 21' 15.14'' W (-84.354205°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-05-30 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-05-31 03:00 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 45°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, candle lit color
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 -