American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3943h (Event 3943-2020)

Observer
Name Chris K
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This was seen while I was driving so therefore my details and my visual accuracy are limited I wished I had been outdoors because as bright as it was I'm certain that I would have heard something. It lit up that area of the sky. The best fireball I have seen for probably 20 years.
Location
Address -
Latitude 42° 19' 1.12'' N (42.316979°)
Longitude 77° 48' 54.87'' W (-77.815241°)
Elevation 516.428955m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-07-31 21:36 EDT
UT Date & Time 2020-08-01 01:36 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 188°
Moving
Facing azimuth 73.52°
First azimuth -
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 61.98°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -