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Observer
Name
Brian J
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was facing east on the 4th floor of a building, the fireball appeared to travel downwards and slightly a bit to the left (north). It was like a very bright, very thick shooting star. Pretty spectacular.
Location
Address
philadelphia, PA
Latitude
39° 57' 31.72'' N (39.958812°)
Longitude
75° 9' 30.41'' W (-75.158447°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-02-14 12:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2011-02-14 17:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
98.60765°
First azimuth
97.90543°
First elevation
62°
Last azimuth
98.12146°
Last elevation
44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
reddish white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-