Reports Report 1558c (Event 1558-2013)

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 -