Reports Report 1539as (Event 1539-2022)

Observer
Name Thomas T
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving my car south along Best rd. moving at approximately 50 mph. There are no street lights along this road. The fireball gradually lit up the surrounding area before I was able to see it because the roof of my car was blocking my view.
Location
Address Mount Vernon, WA
Latitude 48° 22' 3.94'' N (48.36776°)
Longitude 122° 25' 54.68'' W (-122.431855°)
Elevation 11.847196m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-03-07 04:30 PDT
UT Date & Time 2022-03-07 12:30 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 263°
Moving
Facing azimuth 102.52°
First azimuth 75.8°
First elevation 71°
Last azimuth 69.71°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball was getting brighter then broke into two parts then the lower section then fragmented into three smaller parts then flashed out.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball was getting brighter then broke into two parts then the lower section then fragmented into three smaller parts then flashed out.