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Observer
Name
glenn b
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was unbelievable that it was visible while it was still light out with broken cloud cover. I was visible through the clouds and even more intense when visible with the mixed blue sky. I have seen a lot of meteors at night but never during day light.
Location
Address
Southbury, CT
Latitude
41° 29' 31.66'' N (41.492127°)
Longitude
73° 15' 38.84'' W (-73.260788°)
Elevation
56.987797m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-01-12 17:09 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-01-12 22:09 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
5°
First azimuth
6.3°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
10.04°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
5s
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
white sparkles