Observer |
Name |
Butler C |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
This was my first fireball. It was amazing! |
Location |
Address |
Childersburg, AL |
Latitude |
33° 12' 41.8'' N (33.211612°)
|
Longitude |
86° 25' 19.87'' W (-86.422186°)
|
Elevation |
159.258m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-09-25 20:25 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-09-26 01:25 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up to down |
Descent Angle |
180° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
205° |
First azimuth |
187.95° |
First elevation |
70° |
Last azimuth |
205° |
Last elevation |
20° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-22 |
Color |
Yellow, Light Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Unknown |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
the meteor seemed to brighten illuminated surrounding trees and pasture. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
saw some just before the meteor light disapeared |