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Observer
Name
Carolann B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
A bright lightening-like flash first appeared so I looked up thinking it was about to storm, then saw the bright fireball streak across the sky with an orange-red trail. Very cool. Only the 2nd fireball I've ever seen. Glad I happened to be sitting outside this night!
Location
Address
Atlanta, GA
Latitude
33° 50' 14.82'' N (33.83745°)
Longitude
84° 22' 32.98'' W (-84.375829°)
Elevation
301.042725m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-08-23 23:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-08-24 03:15 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
269.8°
First azimuth
251.45°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
279.54°
Last elevation
32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
