| Observer |
|
Name |
ChrisL |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
The fiery tail was exceptionally long, and the magnitude of the green ball(s) were brighter than any meteors or fireballs that I have previously seen. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Ponsford, MN |
|
Latitude |
47° 7' 5.09'' N (47.118081°)
|
|
Longitude |
95° 22' 25.39'' W (-95.37372°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-05-11 22:00 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-05-12 03:00 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
192.52885° |
|
First azimuth |
196.3139° |
|
First elevation |
25° |
|
Last azimuth |
212.39997° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
Green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
-1s |
|
Length |
-1° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
Just before leaving my field of view the bright green ball (leading a fiery orange 20 degree long tail) split into 2 bright green balls. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
- |
