Observer |
Name |
Chuck H |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
This is the third meteor of this magnitude I've seen in 78 years. Makes you see how small you really are when it comes to the universe. |
Location |
Address |
Wilton, NH |
Latitude |
42° 49' 44.27'' N (42.828963°)
|
Longitude |
71° 46' 54.91'' W (-71.781919°)
|
Elevation |
166.819m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-02-05 21:25 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-02-06 02:25 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
178° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
245° |
First azimuth |
245° |
First elevation |
70° |
Last azimuth |
245° |
Last elevation |
35° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-19 |
Color |
Dark Purple, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2s |
Length |
30° |
Remarks |
Bright line across the sky ... Tapered at the lagging end |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |