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Observer
Name
Jon
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
It was very quick - it might have even had a greenish tint to it (at least that is what my companion in the car thought) The fireball had a definite tail, but no lasting or lingering train. The tail was silvery.
Location
Address
Norwalk, CT
Latitude
41° 8' 3.56'' N (41.134323°)
Longitude
73° 25' 8.99'' W (-73.419163°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-02-14 12:45 EST
UT Date & Time
2011-02-14 17:45 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-1°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
orange with silvery tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-