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Observer
Name
Damon P
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
As I was driving northbound.
I saw a large bright light in the corner of my eye.
My first thought was that it was the moon.
When I turned my head I saw the fireball streak across the sky.
Location
Address
Terre Haute, IN
Latitude
39° 29' 50.75'' N (39.49743°)
Longitude
87° 21' 36.54'' W (-87.36015°)
Elevation
154.753m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-04-15 23:10 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-04-16 04:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
84°
Moving
Facing azimuth
273.55°
First azimuth
246°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
319.7°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
20°
Remarks
A glowing train.
Greenish in color
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
