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Observer
Name
Denise C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Fireball seemed very large and I was surprised when it disappeared. Seemed so close expected it to crash but it burned out. It was not as fast as a meteor shower normally seen at higher atmospheres.
Location
Address
Chesapeake, VA
Latitude
36° 44' 1.56'' N (36.733767°)
Longitude
76° 14' 24.58'' W (-76.240162°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-02-27 20:23 EST
UT Date & Time
2013-02-28 01:23 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
315°
First elevation
99.999°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
99.999°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing train with green and orange
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
