American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3092a (Event 3092-2014)

Observer
Name Patricia G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was watching TV and I saw a bright flash through our picture window as it hit the ground. It looked like a fireball or as I can describe it the tail end of a firework.I have looked for it this morning (meterorite) and did not find anything. I am going to try to borrow someone's metal detector. My friend (who is a nurse) told me that they are dangerous and hold bacteria. Is this true?
Location
Address Chilhowie, VA
Latitude 36° 45' 43.42'' N (36.76206°)
Longitude 81° 36' 19.04'' W (-81.605289°)
Elevation 696.422424m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-11-10 21:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-11-11 02:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation -
Last azimuth -
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -