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Observer
Name
Tanner K
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The fireball left a trail of embers as it was traveling, but none remained after the fireball disappeared. It was the longest lasting, brightest and most color intense I've experienced.
Location
Address
Ithaca, NY
Latitude
42° 24' 7.16'' N (42.401988°)
Longitude
76° 30' 3'' W (-76.500833°)
Elevation
349.938m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-25 21:14 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-08-26 01:14 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
170°
First azimuth
160°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
215.24°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-