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Observer
Name
Finbarr C
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
In terms of sky markers, Alphard was possibly the nearest bright star when the fireball appeared, and it moved very closely past Sirius (obscured by cloud in the video).
Location
Address
Ardpatrick, County Limerick (IE)
Latitude
52° 20' 48.11'' N (52.346697°)
Longitude
8° 30' 19.53'' W (-8.505426°)
Elevation
146.440323m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-03-16 22:48 GMT
UT Date & Time
2019-03-16 22:48 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
131°
Moving
Facing azimuth
244.98°
First azimuth
219°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
255°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Possibly three separate flashes.
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
