Reports Report 393r (Event 393-2011)

Observer
Name Nyle A
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks One of the closest fireballs I\'ve ever witnessed. It was very close and impressive. Almost like a small aircraft coming in for a landing.
Location
Address Graefenburg, KY
Latitude 38° 9' 17.31'' N (38.154807°)
Longitude 85° 0' 3.08'' W (-85.000856°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-04-09 23:05 EDT
UT Date & Time 2011-04-10 03:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 266.26079°
First azimuth 218.01241°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 304.58611°
Last elevation 42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color blue, white, green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 65°
Remarks Blue, white, green...very long...very close...no report
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -