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Meteor over Pajala 2023-12-13 23:46:59 UTC

Eiscat – 5
Eiscat – 5
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: 82.8 km
End height: 56.0 km
Start position: 67.479N 22.848E
End position: 67.651N 22.709E
Direction: 342.9°
Inclination angle: 53.4°
Entry speed: 37.0 km/s
Radiant R.A.: 07:32 (113.2°)
Radiant Dec.: 30.6°
Meteor Shower: Geminids
 Meteoroid's Orbital Elements:
Perihelion distance: 0.121 AU
Eccentricity: 0.912
Inclination: 21.8°
Long. of Asc. Node: 261.4°
Argument of Perihelion: 327.0°
Mean Anomaly: 337.9°
Epoch: 2023 DEC 13 23:46:59
orbit

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position vs time
speed & acceleration