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Observer Name Bob Y Experience Level 3/5 Remarks I've seen lots of meteors on dark nights. First time seeing one in early evening hours. I was driving east on the Pa Turnpike, just east of Exit 57 Monroeville. My direction estimates are very rough. But it was very bright.
Location Address Monroeville, PA Latitude 40° 24' 16.38'' N (40.4°) Longitude 79° 42' 42.59'' W (-79.71°) Elevation 264.66m
Time and Duration Local Date & Time 2023-02-19 18:00 EST UT Date & Time 2023-02-19 23:00 UT Duration ≈1.5s
Direction Moving direction From up left to down right Descent Angle 108°
Moving Facing azimuth 120° First azimuth 115° First elevation 50° Last azimuth 130° Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color Stellar Magnitude -15 Color White
Concurrent Sound Observation No Remarks -
Delayed Sound Observation No Remarks -
Persistent train Observation Unknown Duration - Length - Remarks -
Terminal flash Observation No Remarks -
Fragmentation Observation No Remarks -