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Observer
Name
Dilione C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I didn't see the actual fireball, I was looking east out of my window at approx. 4:40am and to the west I saw a bright flash. I thought it was possibly lightning at first but the sky was clear and there was no thunder. I then found out several other people saw it.
Location
Address
Nicholson, PA
Latitude
41° 37' 0.6'' N (41.616832°)
Longitude
75° 45' 18.02'' W (-75.755005°)
Elevation
331.274m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-14 04:40 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-14 09:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
75°
Moving
Facing azimuth
200°
First azimuth
300°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
300°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was a bright white flash that turned blue.
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-