American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1141a (Event 1141-2015)

Observer
Name Mark A
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The first time I saw a fireball like that was I lived in miramar fl... It could be easily have been 5-8 years from today's date... I didn't report it... I remember riding in the car with my friends. Being the only one who saw it, they taught I was crazy... I've always been fascinated with the cosmos and seeing a fireball tonight was an experience I'd always prayed to relive again... Tonight I'm satisfied and happy... Greatest nights in a while.
Location
Address Coral Springs, FL
Latitude 26° 15' 31.32'' N (26.258701°)
Longitude 80° 16' 9.31'' W (-80.269254°)
Elevation 3.050421m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-05-13 00:05 EDT
UT Date & Time 2015-05-13 04:05 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 218°
Moving
Facing azimuth 22.62°
First azimuth 12.85°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 355.14°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 15°
Remarks Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -