| Observer |
|
Name |
Kevin G |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
Awesome sight to see. I have seen many small shooting stars at night, but never one this bright and during the daylight hours. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Birmingham, AL |
|
Latitude |
33° 31' 50.78'' N (33.530772°)
|
|
Longitude |
86° 47' 33.1'' W (-86.792529°)
|
|
Elevation |
181.289m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-10-12 06:45 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-10-12 11:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From down right to up left |
|
Descent Angle |
307° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
258.85° |
|
First azimuth |
236.63° |
|
First elevation |
42° |
|
Last azimuth |
277.6° |
|
Last elevation |
12° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-21 |
|
Color |
Yellow, Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Looked like a sparkler burning out. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
fireworks. Several pieces broke apart with bright flashes. |
