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Observer
Name
Roy A
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was the longest-lasting fireball I have ever witnessed. It was visible across the entire sky, only the arrival and departure being blocked by trees.
Location
Address
Forest, MS
Latitude
32° 22' 9.59'' N (32.369331°)
Longitude
89° 26' 7.14'' W (-89.435316°)
Elevation
144.746m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-01-03 21:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2017-01-04 03:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
190°
Moving
Facing azimuth
10°
First azimuth
10°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
190°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light Yellow
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
-