Observer |
Name |
Kimberly A |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
- |
Location |
Address |
Callaway, MD |
Latitude |
38° 14' 16.8'' N (38.237999°)
|
Longitude |
76° 31' 20.58'' W (-76.522382°)
|
Elevation |
29.693m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-12-02 17:19 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-12-02 22:19 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
97° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
4.89° |
First azimuth |
357.93° |
First elevation |
47° |
Last azimuth |
6.53° |
Last elevation |
45° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-12 |
Color |
Green |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2.5s |
Length |
25° |
Remarks |
There was a green, glowing train that illuminated the path of the fireball |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
There was a bright flash, similar to that of a firework, that lasted for a couple of seconds |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
It seemed as if the size of the fireball expanded, or burst into 2-3 separate pieces, then the color lingered for a second before it disappeared. |