Fireball report

Reports Report 245ar (Event 245-2011)

Observer
Name	Emily
Experience Level	1/5
Remarks	-

Location
Address	Belleville (CA)
Latitude	44° 10' 48.12'' N (44.180034°)
Longitude	77° 23' 28.91'' W (-77.391365°)
Elevation	-

Time and Duration
Local Date & Time	2011-02-23 05:15 EST
UT Date & Time	2011-02-23 10:15 UT
Duration	≈3.5s

Direction
Moving direction	From up right to down left
Descent Angle	225°

Moving
Facing azimuth	171.07502°
First azimuth	174.40428°
First elevation	65°
Last azimuth	162.43085°
Last elevation	45°

Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude	-13
Color	Red-Orange around the tai

Concurrent Sound
Observation	No
Remarks	-

Delayed Sound
Observation	No
Remarks	-

Persistent train
Observation	No
Duration	-1s
Length	-1°
Remarks	The tail of the fireball disappeared once I saw the fireball disintegrate. Though while it was moving the tail looked white, with a orange-red glow around it.

Terminal flash
Observation	Yes
Remarks	The flash was not as bright as the tail of the fireball. It was a dull orange colour but I did see whatever the mass of the fireball was break into pieces.

Fragmentation
Observation	Yes
Remarks	-

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