I was one of three people at this location that witnesses this event. The fireball moved slower than a shooting star to give slightly more time to enjoy the event. Left a impressive trail of glowing debris as it moved across the sky.
Location
Address
Hampstead, MD
Latitude
39° 36' 33.84'' N (39.6094°)
Longitude
76° 49' 52.97'' W (-76.83138°)
Elevation
246.8m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-09-15 21:36 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-09-16 01:36 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
91°
Moving
Facing azimuth
23.05°
First azimuth
26.94°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
50.32°
Last elevation
50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Orange
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
Leaving a trail of sparks, debris as it moved across the viewing field.
