| Observer |
|
Name |
Daley J |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I was driving in my car on a fairly well let street and was really amazed to see this fireball. Never seen one this bright before. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Alexandria, VA |
|
Latitude |
38° 49' 11.4'' N (38.819832°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 7' 40.05'' W (-77.127793°)
|
|
Elevation |
22.498886m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2014-12-03 20:30 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2014-12-04 01:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
225° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
19.88° |
|
First azimuth |
38.11° |
|
First elevation |
34° |
|
Last azimuth |
350.78° |
|
Last elevation |
27° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-15 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
1s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It just seemed to brighten up somewhat at the end |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Looked like sparks coming off the fireball |
