Reports Report 5075g (Event 5075-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5075-2022
Observer
NameWhitWicky W
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThe smallest shooting star I’ve ever seen. It looked like it was the size of a quarter when it burned out.
Location
AddressScotch Plains, NJ
Latitude40° 39' 7.51'' N (40.65°)
Longitude 74° 23' 4.29'' W (-74.38°)
Elevation52.55m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-08-13 00:45 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-08-13 04:45 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle135°
Moving
Facing azimuth188.6°
First azimuth177.66°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth165.2°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksExtremely small, fast glimmer
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-