Fireball flared several times during my observation (sub-second intensity variations). Primary color was white, with a definite greenish tinge. Fireball was LARGE - I estimate ~10% diameter of full moon.
Location
Address
Ijamsville, MD
Latitude
39° 18' 4.58'' N (39.301271°)
Longitude
77° 20' 20.87'' W (-77.33913°)
Elevation
117.623436m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-07-23 04:25 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-07-23 08:25 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
194°
Moving
Facing azimuth
165.72°
First azimuth
182.08°
First elevation
32°
Last azimuth
172.74°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
6°
Remarks
tapered glowing train; wide part closest to ground
