Reports Report 650ag (Event 650-2012)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Joan O |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | Since we\'re in the \"flyway\" of the Grand Forks (ND) AFB I first thought it was a descending aircraft. But the sparkler-like nose and long, white tail were clearly visible as the fireball appeared from behind the leafing ash trees on our farm at 10:00 Friday evening (May 11), nearly horizontal as it flew east to west. Its speed was relatively slow. What a site! I witnessed a similar phenomenon several years ago and feel lucky to have had this second opportunity! Now, if I could only get the date and time of a spectacular Northern Lights display ! : ) |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Mayville, ND |
| Latitude | 47° 35' 52.97'' N (47.598046°) |
| Longitude | 97° 17' 20.4'' W (-97.289°) |
| Elevation | - |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2012-05-11 22:00 CDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2012-05-12 03:00 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From right to left |
| Descent Angle | 270° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 179.43829° |
| First azimuth | 180.67404° |
| First elevation | 35° |
| Last azimuth | 180° |
| Last elevation | 35° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -11 |
| Color | white with red |
| 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 | - |