American Meteor Society

Reports Report 545ao (Event 545-2016)

Observer
Name Elizabeth S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving when I saw this fireball so unfortunately my location and orientation may be off by as much as a mile. Very impressive long fast blue streak down past the horizon. Based on other observations on your site I have no doubt it was the same fireball seen in NC. Thanks for such a great site!
Location
Address Burtonville, VA
Latitude 38° 16' 32.79'' N (38.275774°)
Longitude 78° 20' 49.11'' W (-78.346976°)
Elevation 150.401m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-02-10 18:37 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-02-10 23:37 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 122°
Moving
Facing azimuth 243.42°
First azimuth 229.83°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 270.11°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -