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Observer
Name
Wally R
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I observed this event from the back of a boat anchored at stockton island. The fireball was very bright and the color of a setting sun. The fireball was below or in front of a high layer of white clouds so it really stood out.
Location
Address
Bayfield, WI
Latitude
46° 55' 0.26'' N (46.916738°)
Longitude
90° 33' 50.68'' W (-90.564079°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-08-27 17:15 CDT
UT Date & Time
2011-08-27 22:15 UT
Duration
≈1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
309.20272°
First azimuth
290.16554°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
314.38255°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
Red orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-