Reports Report 3943j (Event 3943-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3943-2018
Observer
NameJoseph G
Experience Level4/5
RemarksMeteor lined up with star Gienah and appeared one degree West of star Sarin
Location
AddressLakeland, FL
Latitude28° 0' 3.96'' N (28°)
Longitude 81° 56' 2.47'' W (-81.93°)
Elevation34.51m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-02 23:40 EDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-03 03:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle171°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth290°
First elevation15°
Last azimuth291°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude6-
ColorGreen, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length
RemarksMeteor left a glowing white train
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksVery bright White and Green terminal flash
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-
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