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Observer
Name
Cory M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The meteor was flying level. It came from the SSW and was heading NNE. It was a bright white/yellow with an orange trail. I have never seen a meteor fly level before.
Location
Address
Lafayette, IN
Latitude
40° 23' 21.94'' N (40.389427°)
Longitude
86° 52' 4.75'' W (-86.867986°)
Elevation
198.20224m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-09-28 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-09-29 02:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
300.53°
First azimuth
268°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
32.7°
Last elevation
32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
