Observer |
Name |
Vickie W |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
It was quite a shock to see it falling from the sky, over the Gulf of Mexico!! |
Location |
Address |
Madeira Beach, FL |
Latitude |
27° 47' 15.24'' N (27.787566°)
|
Longitude |
82° 48' 25.23'' W (-82.807008°)
|
Elevation |
-4.896m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-11-21 23:15 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-11-22 04:15 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down right to up left |
Descent Angle |
329° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
242.86° |
First azimuth |
240.56° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
257.63° |
Last elevation |
20° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-15 |
Color |
White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
I saw something bright falling from the sky. It became brighter before burning out. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
It appeared to break apart as it got brighter, just before burning out. |