Javascript Required
Javascript is required: please enable javascript on your browser.
Observer
Name
John B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I viewed this fireball from my kitchen window. It looked like a plane at first but it was bright and caught my eye. I was looking in the right place at the right time.
Location
Address
Newtown, CT
Latitude
41° 24' 35.37'' N (41.409824°)
Longitude
73° 18' 6.8'' W (-73.30189°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-03-22 19:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-03-22 23:55 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
60°
First elevation
99.999°
Last azimuth
55°
Last elevation
99.999°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
White, green, orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
Seemed to break apart into pieces, glowing orange
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
Same as above