American Meteor Society

Reports Report 166e (Event 166-2013)

Observer
Name Philip J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I have seen several fireballs. This one had the appearance of a flare or firework but at distance away would have been very large to be either and very high in altitude to be either as well. There were some red pieces that fell off the main green portion as it finally dissipated.
Location
Address Stafford, VA
Latitude 38° 24' 30.85'' N (38.408569°)
Longitude 77° 21' 17.37'' W (-77.354825°)
Elevation 45.146629m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-01-21 23:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2013-01-22 04:45 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 29.89°
First azimuth 48.62°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth 32.64°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Green, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -