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Observer
Name
Paul
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The biggest and brightest fireball I\'ve ever seen. It was a beautiful green color with orange edges. It was so colorful, we almost mistook it for fireworks.
Location
Address
Roanoke, VA
Latitude
37° 14' 9.23'' N (37.235898°)
Longitude
80° 1' 59.02'' W (-80.033062°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-08-29 21:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2012-08-30 01:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
193.24525°
First azimuth
189.03237°
First elevation
51°
Last azimuth
219.69467°
Last elevation
26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
