American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3216il (Event 3216-2016)

Observer
Name CJ C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving down I-5 approaching Kalama, WA when this large bright streak appeared and looked to be coming straight down in front of me. It looked like the stereotypical object entering atmosphere with fire pushing out around an orb and tailing behind. I am sure of the exact time. It was very close to the midnight hour.
Location
Address Kelso, WA
Latitude 46° 3' 5.38'' N (46.051494°)
Longitude 122° 51' 43.86'' W (-122.862182°)
Elevation 9.041m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-09-02 23:55 PDT
UT Date & Time 2016-09-03 06:55 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 170°
First azimuth 170°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 170°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
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 -