Reports Report 31jd (Event 31-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
NameRaymond E
Experience Level3/5
Remarksnever had seen a meteor as bright or low on the horizon as this one...
Location
AddressFredericksburg, VA
Latitude38° 17' 54.13'' N (38.3°)
Longitude 77° 36' 31.66'' W (-77.61°)
Elevation92.59m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-01-09 06:37 EST
UT Date & Time2019-01-09 11:37 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle100°
Moving
Facing azimuth114.31°
First azimuth88.87°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth148.88°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-21
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length15°
Remarksglowing train, no color change, faded rapidly
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-