American Meteor Society

Reports Report 614de (Event 614-2016)

Observer
Name Julie G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It travelled from west to east . it lasted approx 1-2 seconds. It was very bright white with a mostly red and yellow trail on both sides of the object. The trail did not linger after the bright glow disapeared. I have seen a dozen or so shooting stars in my life and a meteor shower ..this was the biggest and brightest and closest one I have ever seen.
Location
Address Keyser, WV
Latitude 39° 25' 52.82'' N (39.43134°)
Longitude 78° 57' 58.1'' W (-78.96614°)
Elevation 266.496m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-02-16 19:20 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-02-17 00:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 8°
Moving
Facing azimuth 300.73°
First azimuth -
First elevation 42°
Last azimuth 99.48°
Last elevation 39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -