| Observer |
|
Name |
Linda B |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This fireball appeared closer to earth than most "shooting stars" I've observed |
| Location |
|
Address |
Lawrence, KS |
|
Latitude |
38° 58' 14.05'' N (38.97057°)
|
|
Longitude |
95° 18' 30.53'' W (-95.30848°)
|
|
Elevation |
306.536m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-03-03 19:30 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-03-04 01:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
356.31° |
|
First azimuth |
358.14° |
|
First elevation |
44° |
|
Last azimuth |
301.5° |
|
Last elevation |
39° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
There were sparks behind it just before it quickly diminished and disappeared |
