| Observer |
|
Name |
Michelle L |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was the coolest "falling star" I have ever seen! So I thought! I can now honestly say that I have seen a Meteor in my lifetime!! |
| Location |
|
Address |
Decatur, IL |
|
Latitude |
39° 51' 57.01'' N (39.865837°)
|
|
Longitude |
88° 58' 39.66'' W (-88.977683°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
225° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
315° |
|
First azimuth |
315° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
270° |
|
Last elevation |
45° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
Bright Green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
3s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
Bright glowing train |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
