Observer |
Name |
Debbie C |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
That was the brightest fireball I've ever seen, just incredible! It went right through the proton arc, "Steve"! |
Location |
Address |
Nevis, MN |
Latitude |
46° 55' 29.77'' N (46.924936°)
|
Longitude |
94° 53' 6.24'' W (-94.885066°)
|
Elevation |
419.5m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-09-27 23:44 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-09-28 04:44 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
254° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
257.43° |
First azimuth |
255.57° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
228.43° |
Last elevation |
27° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
Color |
Light Blue, Yellow, Light Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2s |
Length |
10° |
Remarks |
A smoky trail as it appeared to sizzle across the sky! |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
A sizzling combination of yellow and blues. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
It appeared to sizzle and break apart as it turned blue. |