This is only the second time I ever saw a meteor outside of a shower. This one broke up and was crazy my whole family saw it. we could see it through the light pollution and everything. I thought it was a firework or some sort of flair.
Location
Address
Newark, DE
Latitude
39° 40' 38.03'' N (39.67723°)
Longitude
75° 38' 48.16'' W (-75.646712°)
Elevation
17.767m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-30 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-01-30 23:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
255°
Moving
Facing azimuth
285.52°
First azimuth
290.63°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
273.8°
Last elevation
17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
2°
Remarks
smoke trail was very light and the meteor broke into multiple pieces as it fell.
