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Observer
Name
Gene C
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
My wife and I were having dinner on the beach (on vacation). From my perspective the fireball appeared about dime-size, very bright; my wife didn't see it as she had her back turned towards that direction but another couple dining next to us saw it as well.
Location
Address
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero (MX)
Latitude
17° 37' 56.11'' N (17.632252°)
Longitude
101° 32' 51.32'' W (-101.547589°)
Elevation
7.661733m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-12-18 19:30 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-12-19 01:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
106°
Moving
Facing azimuth
214.38°
First azimuth
202.31°
First elevation
43°
Last azimuth
224.23°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-