I wasn't even facing the direction of the fireball when it occurred. I first noticed a glow from behind me. Then turned to see the super bright shooting star. I'm not even sure it was a fireball, but it was SO BRIGHT. And it did fragment. It was truly amazing. *I don't remember the time exactly as I didn't even know about this site to record sightings until today when I saw the Florida fireball on the news.
Location
Address
, AK
Latitude
60° 50' 49.99'' N (60.84722°)
Longitude
148° 59' 33.25'' W (-148.99257°)
Elevation
1.2m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-11-18 19:30 AKST
UT Date & Time
2016-11-19 04:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
239°
Moving
Facing azimuth
306.71°
First azimuth
165.69°
First elevation
33°
Last azimuth
316.68°
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
We were all talking and shouting so I didn't hear
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A smaller piece broke off and burned out just before the whole thing burned out
