Reports Report 118a (Event 118-2017)

Observer
Name Akangkha C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The fire ball was visible to naked eye. Can it also be a comet or asteroid
Location
Address Shillong, Meghalaya (IN)
Latitude 25° 34' 48.88'' N (25.580244°)
Longitude 91° 53' 46.53'' E (91.896258°)
Elevation 1429.922m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-01-09 19:05 IST
UT Date & Time 2017-01-09 13:35 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 174°
Moving
Facing azimuth 60°
First azimuth 58°
First elevation 37°
Last azimuth 60°
Last elevation 28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 20°
Remarks It was a bit red or orange like a blazing fire. It was bright and noticeable to naked eye
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -