American Meteor Society

Reports Report 638f (Event 638-2024)

Observer
Name John C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The sound is what got me to look. I always look at the sky and hope to see a shooting star / fireball this one seemed very close in comparison to any I have seen in the past. This one was the closest I have ever seen and probably 2nd in coolness only to one I saw over the ocean in 2002 by Tom's River NJ
Location
Address Oshkosh, WI
Latitude 44° 1' 26.93'' N (44.024146°)
Longitude 88° 34' 31.3'' W (-88.575361°)
Elevation 229.26062m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-01-31 18:54 CST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-01 00:54 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 100°
Moving
Facing azimuth 320°
First azimuth 310°
First elevation 26°
Last azimuth 320°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks A sizzle type sound
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -