| Observer |
|
Name |
James J |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
Meteor was heading down towards the southern horizon adjacent to the setting sun. It appeared as bright as the sun. It is my first daytime meteor. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Newport News, VA |
|
Latitude |
36° 59' 45.38'' N (36.99594°)
|
|
Longitude |
76° 24' 50.15'' W (-76.413931°)
|
|
Elevation |
6.356m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-09-08 18:03 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-09-08 22:03 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
192° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
247.83° |
|
First azimuth |
250.93° |
|
First elevation |
26° |
|
Last azimuth |
238.73° |
|
Last elevation |
22° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-27 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
