| Observer |
|
Name |
James A |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I've seen lots of "falling stars" but never one this bright that appeared to have size and shape |
| Location |
|
Address |
Janesville, WI |
|
Latitude |
42° 44' 41.09'' N (42.744747°)
|
|
Longitude |
89° 0' 19.41'' W (-89.005393°)
|
|
Elevation |
280.541229m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-11 17:00 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-11 23:00 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
135° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
79.27° |
|
First azimuth |
75.56° |
|
First elevation |
42° |
|
Last azimuth |
81.97° |
|
Last elevation |
23° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
|
Color |
Yellow, Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
pieces broke off and emitted red sparks - like fireworks |
