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Meteor over Kiruna 2023-12-13 16:52:36 UTC

Eiscat – 1
Eiscat – 1
Skibotn – 2
Skibotn – 2
Sørreisa – 1
Sørreisa – 1

KML file  | Interactive map

map

The map shows the bearings for the meteor. The lighter lines show the directions from the observation sites at the meteor's appearance, and the darker lines show where it was last seen. The blue arrow indicates the visible path of the meteor.

height profile
Meteor's Atmospheric Trajectory:
Start height: 88.6 km
End height: 64.3 km
Start position: 67.969N 20.027E
End position: 67.742N 19.033E
Direction: 239.3°
Inclination angle: 26.5°
Entry speed: 32.8 km/s
Radiant R.A.: 06:57 (104.3°)
Radiant Dec.: 34.0°
Meteor Shower: Geminids
 Meteoroid's Orbital Elements:
Perihelion distance: 0.246 AU
Eccentricity: 0.838
Inclination: 17.1°
Long. of Asc. Node: 261.1°
Argument of Perihelion: 310.2°
Mean Anomaly: 338.4°
Epoch: 2023 DEC 13 16:52:36
orbit

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position vs time
speed & acceleration