Fireball report

Reports Report 340abz (Event 340-2016)

Observer
Name	Francis R
Experience Level	3/5
Remarks	-

Location
Address	Woodstown, NJ
Latitude	39° 39' 5.21'' N (39.651448°)
Longitude	75° 19' 34.86'' W (-75.326349°)
Elevation	15.249m

Time and Duration
Local Date & Time	2016-01-30 18:17 EST
UT Date & Time	2016-01-30 23:17 UT
Duration	≈1.5s

Direction
Moving direction	From down left to up right
Descent Angle	6°

Moving
Facing azimuth	273.58°
First azimuth	329.11°
First elevation	47°
Last azimuth	278.8°
Last elevation	3°

Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude	-22
Color	White

Concurrent Sound
Observation	No
Remarks	-

Delayed Sound
Observation	No
Remarks	-

Persistent train
Observation	Yes
Duration	2s
Length	20°
Remarks	The meteor had at least two distinct tails of "fire". But also a smoke trail.

Terminal flash
Observation	Yes
Remarks	A rapid burst and many glowing pieces rained down, similar to fireworks. Can't recall if they burned out or went behind the trees as it happened low in the sky.

Fragmentation
Observation	Yes
Remarks	-

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