Reports Report 8796d (Event 8796-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8796-2022
Observer
NameRobert M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksWe were in a motor vehicle with the lights on. This was the brightest meteor my wife and I have ever seen. It was as bright as the moon near full but much smaller. About 1/4 the size.
Location
AddressRussellville, AL
Latitude34° 33' 40.23'' N (34.56°)
Longitude 87° 53' 29'' W (-87.89°)
Elevation195.26m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-14 17:42 CST
UT Date & Time2022-11-14 23:42 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle200°
Moving
Facing azimuth359.47°
First azimuth2.43°
First elevation84°
Last azimuth352.03°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-