| Observer |
|
Name |
Carol S |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
Although it happened quickly, this falling ball of light was very bright and distinct. I'm glad to know what it was -- a fireball! |
| Location |
|
Address |
Dale City, VA |
|
Latitude |
38° 37' 19.75'' N (38.622152°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 17' 43.72'' W (-77.295477°)
|
|
Elevation |
49.12m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-10-04 22:30 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-10-05 02:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
179° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
302.46° |
|
First azimuth |
302.74° |
|
First elevation |
66° |
|
Last azimuth |
301.32° |
|
Last elevation |
21° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-23 |
|
Color |
Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It looked like an exploding ball of bright yellow light. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
