American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3210cm (Event 3210-2017)

Observer
Name Sarah S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Wilmington, DE
Latitude 39° 45' 10.12'' N (39.75281°)
Longitude 75° 37' 42.92'' W (-75.628589°)
Elevation 61.345m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-09-17 00:53 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-09-17 04:53 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 259°
Moving
Facing azimuth 251.91°
First azimuth 271.56°
First elevation 44°
Last azimuth 292.33°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Green, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The sky lit up green, enough to make the surrounding trees and house completely visible. It almost appeared to be similar to fireworks. When I glanced up, I saw the trail of the fireball.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Fireball appeared to break into two pieces, one large and one small. Within seconds, it was gone.