| Observer |
|
Name |
Craig D |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I have seen many shooting stars in my life but never have I seen one as bright and with a colored trail. It was awesome to see. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Buffalo, NY |
|
Latitude |
42° 50' 35.88'' N (42.843299°)
|
|
Longitude |
78° 47' 34.07'' W (-78.792797°)
|
|
Elevation |
189.354m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-01-07 22:04 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-01-08 03:04 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
266° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
- |
|
First azimuth |
22° |
|
First elevation |
11° |
|
Last azimuth |
351.98° |
|
Last elevation |
5° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
|
Color |
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
1s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
Glowing green/yellowish trail |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Looked like tiny pieces falling off the ball. Maybe 3-4. |
