I've never seen one of these before. It was so amazing! I hope to learn more about it and if anyone else saw it or photographed it. Enjoying the Perseids despite clouds and fog off and on the last few days. This fireball was something I'll always remember. I wonder if my altitude figures into any of this.
Location
Address
Bradford, PA
Latitude
41° 57' 21.63'' N (41.956007°)
Longitude
78° 38' 50.82'' W (-78.64745°)
Elevation
438.332m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-08-13 01:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-08-13 05:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
128°
Moving
Facing azimuth
82.13°
First azimuth
46.17°
First elevation
26°
Last azimuth
68.79°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
Gowing turned into a few pieces of smoke
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It came in fast, really bright and as it came into view, it disintegrated into a short trail
