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Observer
Name
Sheryl B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was traveling northbound at approx. 40 MPH and observed the fireball at a NW angle. It appeared to be approx. the size of a softball from my view. The light "winked" out while still airborne. As I was in my vehicle, I heard no associated sounds.
Location
Address
Oak Grove, LA
Latitude
32° 52' 16.03'' N (32.87112°)
Longitude
91° 23' 7.99'' W (-91.385554°)
Elevation
34.786m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-03-17 06:30 CDT
UT Date & Time
2016-03-17 11:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
115°
Moving
Facing azimuth
28.5°
First azimuth
346.21°
First elevation
63°
Last azimuth
10.63°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Light Yellow, 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
-
