Reports Report 1217a (Event 1217-2015)

Observer
Name Josh H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The booming sounds were many seconds after we saw the fireball but the vapor trail was still visible
Location
Address , WA
Latitude 46° 8' 39.5'' N (46.144306°)
Longitude 123° 20' 31.26'' W (-123.342018°)
Elevation 2.902598m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-05-24 18:00 PDT
UT Date & Time 2015-05-25 01:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 215°
Moving
Facing azimuth 9.98°
First azimuth 10.6°
First elevation 85°
Last azimuth 353.82°
Last elevation 79°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Green, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Booming like thunder or sonic booms
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 15s
Length 15°
Remarks The train was straight but changed to a puffy texture over time. The trail was above the clouds that were moving through the area
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -