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Observer
Name
Donald S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Was a beautiful sight. At the end the increase in light when it reached the end of it's trip threw the atmosphere was just great. I always look at the night sky and this was the best meteor I have seen.
Location
Address
Plainsboro Township, NJ
Latitude
40° 20' 27.03'' N (40.340841°)
Longitude
74° 37' 21.82'' W (-74.622728°)
Elevation
26.68259m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-07-30 00:20 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-07-30 04:20 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
282.39°
First azimuth
9.04°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
274.18°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-