American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3638aml (Event 3638-2014)

Observer
Name Karen K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was an awesome experience . It seemed so close I thought I could touch it. The colors were very intense. I am very blessed to see such an amazing sight! It's my first and I am 63 years young. I bought some lottery tickets because I have been told it's Good luck. I will keep you posted. Karen
Location
Address Closter, NJ
Latitude 40° 58' 24.17'' N (40.97338°)
Longitude 73° 58' 22.96'' W (-73.973044°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-12-29 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-12-29 23:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 45°
First azimuth -
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Blue. Green. A little yellow and red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -