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Observer
Name
Emily H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The fireball caught my attention because I have not seen anything like it before. It was very bright and lasted for only a few seconds. It had a distinct tail.
Location
Address
West Fargo, ND
Latitude
46° 52' 7.48'' N (46.868744°)
Longitude
96° 52' 58.29'' W (-96.882858°)
Elevation
274.533m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-11-06 18:00 CST
UT Date & Time
2016-11-07 00:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
211°
Moving
Facing azimuth
5.46°
First azimuth
8.09°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
6.31°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like a flare.
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
