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Observer
Name
Neal O
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
A vapor trail was present and lit by the fireball while it persisted. Was looking at Orion when it happened and saw entire duration. Event was east-west in flight path, occurred entirely west of Orion and perhaps a bit below elevation of the topmost west star.
Location
Address
Lena, WI
Latitude
44° 52' 7.28'' N (44.868688°)
Longitude
88° 4' 16.96'' W (-88.071377°)
Elevation
211.068176m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-16 22:12 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-17 04:12 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
177.6°
First azimuth
192°
First elevation
61°
Last azimuth
267.73°
Last elevation
61°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Light Yellow to White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
