| Observer |
|
Name |
Ryan R |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was one of the most amazing Fireballs I have ever seen. It seemed to move slower than most meteors, it was something to behold! |
| Location |
|
Address |
Boyce, VA |
|
Latitude |
39° 6' 35.59'' N (39.109886°)
|
|
Longitude |
78° 4' 44.2'' W (-78.078944°)
|
|
Elevation |
196.571m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-08-25 21:20 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-08-26 01:20 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈20s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
106° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
28.64° |
|
First azimuth |
51.97° |
|
First elevation |
60° |
|
Last azimuth |
357.24° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-23 |
|
Color |
Blue, Light Blue |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
slight fragmentation trailing close behind |
