American Meteor Society

Reports Report 86n (Event 86-2011)

Observer
Name Marianne
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Davidson, NC
Latitude 35° 29' 57.49'' N (35.499303°)
Longitude 80° 50' 55.27'' W (-80.848685°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-01-19 20:50 EST
UT Date & Time 2011-01-20 01:50 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation -1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks I was on I-485 between I-85 and Mount Holly going North toward I-77. The meteor was to my left about 200 feet above ground. I also thought it was a firework but it was headed downward. It was bright green and had a green trial. It seemed to dissipate at the same time close to the ground.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -