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Observer
Name
Margaret D
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was the driver in the car. Some tall trees were nearby and the meteor just crested these. I also wondered if an airplane was burning and coming down because it was so low in the sky.
Location
Address
Clinton, NJ
Latitude
40° 38' 8.82'' N (40.635784°)
Longitude
74° 57' 10.58'' W (-74.952939°)
Elevation
121.765945m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-29 18:35 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-29 23:35 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
96.7°
First azimuth
47.45°
First elevation
24°
Last azimuth
19.43°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
More than 1 piece in the trail, I think.
