Fireball report

Reports Report 1375ci (Event 1375-2012)

Observer
Name	Bill B
Experience Level	3/5
Remarks	-

Location
Address	Syracuse, NY
Latitude	43° 3' 24.35'' N (43.056765°)
Longitude	76° 12' 18.23'' W (-76.205063°)
Elevation	169.435837m

Time and Duration
Local Date & Time	2012-09-21 20:30 EDT
UT Date & Time	2012-09-22 00:30 UT
Duration	≈3.5s

Direction
Moving direction	From right to left
Descent Angle	270°

Moving
Facing azimuth	30°
First azimuth	-
First elevation	35°
Last azimuth	330°
Last elevation	35°

Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude	-12
Color	White

Concurrent Sound
Observation	No
Remarks	-

Delayed Sound
Observation	No
Remarks	-

Persistent train
Observation	Yes
Duration	2s
Length	20°
Remarks	A glowing train with pieces breaking off the main fireball; excellent detail and clarity.

Terminal flash
Observation	No
Remarks	-

Fragmentation
Observation	Yes
Remarks	A splinter piece, about 5 or 10% of the observable portion of the main fireball lost angular momentum after in broke off at the 5 O'Clock position while the main body maintained its apparent horizontal bearing to the surface. From my viewing position I would estimate its diameter at about 40% of a full moon.

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