| Observer |
|
Name |
Kevin S |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
I have a B.S. in astronomy and a Ph.D. in experimental high-energy physics. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Gilbertsville, PA |
|
Latitude |
40° 16' 36.16'' N (40.276712°)
|
|
Longitude |
75° 33' 40.33'' W (-75.561202°)
|
|
Elevation |
114.491m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-05-17 00:51 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-05-17 04:51 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
195° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
29.33° |
|
First azimuth |
35.23° |
|
First elevation |
18° |
|
Last azimuth |
26.94° |
|
Last elevation |
- |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
|
Color |
Green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Viewed through a moderately overcast sky, there were several bright flashes after the meteor had crossed the local horizon (trees, etc). |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
