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Observer
Name
Alicia M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This meteor was a bright white light similar to what a shooting star would be from afar. There is no doubt that it was a meteor shooting across the sky at a rapid speed toward the mountain/hills. Eye catching and amazing to witness!
Location
Address
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Latitude
35° 12' 58.07'' N (35.21613°)
Longitude
85° 12' 53.05'' W (-85.214737°)
Elevation
211.974m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-10-12 07:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-10-12 11:45 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
106°
Moving
Facing azimuth
220.48°
First azimuth
182.42°
First elevation
64°
Last azimuth
266.6°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
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
-