American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1440bb (Event 1440-2019)

Observer
Name Lisa K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have seen several shooting starts in my life but this was a very bright and very large fireball. I couldn't believe how low in the sky it was and first thought it might be some sort of firework. I half expected to hear a boom and firetrucks. I realize this isn't scientific data but describes my experience. It was beautiful, fascinating and I hope to see another some day.
Location
Address Falls Church, VA
Latitude 38° 54' 8.78'' N (38.90244°)
Longitude 77° 9' 46.49'' W (-77.162915°)
Elevation 116.943314m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-03-31 23:43 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-04-01 03:43 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 114°
Moving
Facing azimuth 76.64°
First azimuth 24.1°
First elevation 24°
Last azimuth 147.45°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Dark Blue, Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -