We had a layer of high clouds this evening and, although the fireball was pretty high in the sky, it was below the level of the clouds. because it was clearly visible to me on the ground.
Location
Address
Anchorage, AK
Latitude
61° 5' 57.25'' N (61.099235°)
Longitude
149° 50' 56.98'' W (-149.84916°)
Elevation
51.796m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-11-18 19:00 AKST
UT Date & Time
2016-11-19 04:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
262°
Moving
Facing azimuth
340.79°
First azimuth
339.93°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
331.02°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Orange, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball was at first one long streak, then it split into two fireballs, one in front of the other. I think there was a bigger one in the front and a smaller one behind. It disappeared shortly after that.
