Javascript Required
Observer
Name
Britten A
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was actually the second fireball I saw around this same location. I saw the first one on December 28th around 8pm (I think). That one was MUCH larger and green, but I saw it at approximately the same spot on my way home from work.
Location
Address
Fairfax, VA
Latitude
38° 49' 0.69'' N (38.816857°)
Longitude
77° 19' 15'' W (-77.320833°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-01-19 20:17 EST
UT Date & Time
2011-01-20 01:17 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
17.9419°
First azimuth
45.84315°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
White to pale blue, a hin
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
Glowing train, almost sparkling, no visible smoke
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
