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Observer
Name
Joe B
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This meteorite fireball increased in size as it penetrated the atmosphere then burned out shortly after it reached maximum brightness. There was one small fragment that followed immediately behind but it was nowhere near as large or bright.
Location
Address
Abbotsford, British Columbia (CA)
Latitude
49° 4' 7.32'' N (49.068701°)
Longitude
122° 21' 49'' W (-122.36361°)
Elevation
112.588m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-04-01 20:40 PDT
UT Date & Time
2016-04-02 03:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
96°
Moving
Facing azimuth
179.89°
First azimuth
115.55°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
244.39°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
