| Observer |
|
Name |
dave w |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
This is probably in the top 5 size fireballs I have seen |
| Location |
|
Address |
detroit, MI |
|
Latitude |
42° 22' 49.98'' N (42.38055°)
|
|
Longitude |
83° 11' 15.74'' W (-83.187706°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2011-02-23 05:25 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2011-02-23 10:25 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up to down |
|
Descent Angle |
180° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
66.22216° |
|
First azimuth |
89.82464° |
|
First elevation |
80° |
|
Last azimuth |
84.98891° |
|
Last elevation |
40° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
bright white |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
17.5° |
|
Remarks |
glowing train the \"slowly\" dimmed |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
the fireball expanded to about twice its original size |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
