When I first saw the fireball it resembled a sparkler you use during the 4th of July. I was amazed that I was able to watch it for as long as I did. It was at least 5 seconds.
Location
Address
Meridian, ID
Latitude
43° 33' 50.53'' N (43.564037°)
Longitude
116° 21' 39.76'' W (-116.361044°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-10-30 07:15 MDT
UT Date & Time
2013-10-30 13:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Yellowish
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As the fireball disappeared it seemed to splinter apart
