Reports Report 53e (Event 53-2011)

Observer
Name Peter D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This is the 3rd Fireball I have seen since April of 2010. They are the first ones I have ever seen in my life. Don't know if they are more common now or I am just more observant
Location
Address Rochester, MN
Latitude 44° 4' 4.84'' N (44.068012°)
Longitude 92° 29' 45.11'' W (-92.495863°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-01-12 18:20 CST
UT Date & Time 2011-01-13 00:20 UT
Duration ≈2s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 315°
First azimuth 113°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 47°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Red, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -