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Observer
Name
Ryan S
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I was driving and this bluish-white meteor was right in front of my field of vision. I have seen brighter fireballs before. I can't remember exactly, but it seemed to slow down and then speed up during it's fall.
Location
Address
Louisville, KY
Latitude
38° 17' 5.08'' N (38.284745°)
Longitude
85° 30' 10.4'' W (-85.50289°)
Elevation
227.617m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-16 23:22 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-08-17 03:22 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
165°
Moving
Facing azimuth
311.34°
First azimuth
309.89°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
313.54°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
