American Meteor Society

Reports Report 789l (Event 789-2019)

Observer
Name Liz P
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was absolutely incredible to see. I just happened to be looking out our 10th floor window before getting ready for work and I saw the distinct fireball. It looked like it was falling straight down, but I could tell it was far away. It disappeared behind the large buildings in our area. I wish I was outside in case there was a noise to accompany it!
Location
Address Washington, DC
Latitude 38° 52' 39.78'' N (38.877716°)
Longitude 77° 0' 22.72'' W (-77.006312°)
Elevation 7.964882m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-02-17 05:06 EST
UT Date & Time 2019-02-17 10:06 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 179°
Moving
Facing azimuth 181.92°
First azimuth 182.96°
First elevation 19°
Last azimuth 175.7°
Last elevation 9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -