| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rick B |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | This was the second observance of this magnitude in my 53 years. The first being from Cushion Peak, Berks Co., PA in 1971. AWESOME, INTENSE & BRIGHT. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | York Springs, PA |
| Latitude | 40° 0' 29.84'' N (40.008288°) |
| Longitude | 77° 6' 55.54'' W (-77.115427°) |
| Elevation | 189.348434m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2013-08-01 23:52 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2013-08-02 03:52 UT |
| Duration | ? |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up to down |
| Descent Angle | 180° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 237.61° |
| First azimuth | 359.98° |
| First elevation | 87° |
| Last azimuth | 238.32° |
| Last elevation | 23° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -24 |
| Color | White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | see previous statement |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | a few seconds after the object dissappeared |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 3s |
| Length | 50° |
| Remarks | a 5 - 10 degree included "V" with spark-like fragmentation over the entire length |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | see previous statement |