American Meteor Society

Reports Report 200d (Event 200-2016)

Observer
Name Gregory H
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I was driving at the end of the 520 just before joining on I5 South, when I saw a fireball falling slowly in front of me in the direction of the Olympic peninsula. It changed color from green to orange and looked like a large firework. The light reflected a bit on the surrounding clouds.
Location
Address Seattle, WA
Latitude 47° 38' 33.14'' N (47.64254°)
Longitude 122° 19' 13.22'' W (-122.320339°)
Elevation 46.312m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-16 21:25 PST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-17 05:25 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 186°
Moving
Facing azimuth 261.85°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 268.91°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -