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Observer
Name
Joseph P
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
It was the second largest fireball I've ever seen (53 yrs old). The head was noticeably wider than the tail. The tail was approx the distance from index finger to my ringer finger with them spread at arm's length. The time I noted is approximate.
Location
Address
Ocean City, NJ
Latitude
39° 16' 57.3'' N (39.282583°)
Longitude
74° 33' 31.06'' W (-74.558627°)
Elevation
1.474532m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-11-06 20:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-11-07 01:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135.01°
First azimuth
132.59°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
153.12°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
