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Observer
Name
Chad W
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Very bright! I figured I would hear a noise as it went to the ground. The size was very big. There is a dwelling to my north-north-west so I could not see past 10deg from horizon.
Location
Address
SALEM, OR
Latitude
44° 33' 4.68'' N (44.5513°)
Longitude
123° 0' 6.84'' W (-123.0019°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-03-24 22:16 PST
UT Date & Time
2011-03-25 05:16 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-1°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
65°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
Brilliant White-Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
30°
Remarks
Glowing train, went to a point as it disappeared.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
N/A
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-