This report has been linked to the following event: Event 31-2019
Observer
Name
James Y
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
This was by far the biggest "shooting star" I've ever seen. I witnessed it for apx 8 seconds. It was literally unbelievable. The trail was emense and it floated south south west it seemed from 309
Location
Address
Perkasie, PA
Latitude
40° 22' 19.37'' N (40.37°)
Longitude
75° 17' 33.63'' W (-75.29°)
Elevation
115.03m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-09 06:35 EST
UT Date & Time
2019-01-09 11:35 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
127°
Moving
Facing azimuth
212.33°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
52°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
15°
Remarks
The object faded but the trail it created lasted a sec or so after.
