I have also viewed a fireball many years ago, approximately 30 years. I was observing with my 12.5" telescope when I heard roaring sound above me. When I look away from the scope I saw a very bright green fireball overhead which burned out leaving a trail of green gas along its path which slowly dissipated.
Location
Address
Eagleville, PA
Latitude
40° 7' 51.34'' N (40.130929°)
Longitude
75° 22' 49.58'' W (-75.38044°)
Elevation
68.080894m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-08-02 00:18 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-08-02 04:18 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
93°
Moving
Facing azimuth
147.88°
First azimuth
149.28°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
168.53°
Last elevation
36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Started with a very bright white glow then faded to a blue white streak as it fade out.
