| Observer |
|
Name |
Tom M |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
Was driving at the time on route 119 north - fireball was to my left. |
| Location |
|
Address |
South Charleston, WV |
|
Latitude |
38° 20' 23.94'' N (38.339983°)
|
|
Longitude |
81° 41' 22.21'' W (-81.689502°)
|
|
Elevation |
237.77507m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-09-27 23:33 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-09-28 03:33 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up to down |
|
Descent Angle |
180° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
335.75° |
|
First azimuth |
350.96° |
|
First elevation |
50° |
|
Last azimuth |
327.81° |
|
Last elevation |
15° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-24 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
30° |
|
Remarks |
thin glowing |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Similar to a flsh of lightning. No thunderstorms in the area at the time. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
