| Observer |
|
Name |
Susan F |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This is the second fireball I have witnessed and it was remarkable to see! |
| Location |
|
Address |
ft. Mitchell, KY |
|
Latitude |
39° 2' 10.73'' N (39.036313°)
|
|
Longitude |
84° 33' 38.85'' W (-84.560793°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-03-16 20:09 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-03-17 00:09 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
135° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
60.20773° |
|
First azimuth |
47.58707° |
|
First elevation |
65° |
|
Last azimuth |
64.80023° |
|
Last elevation |
45° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-11 |
|
Color |
blue-green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
3.5s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
It was a glowing trail that quickly fizzled into the atmosphere. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
