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Observer
Name
Doug R
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
My view was partially obstructed, so the fireball probably lasted longer than my reported observation of it. I am an experienced amateur meteorite collector and hunter.
Location
Address
Rockville, MD
Latitude
39° 5' 30.76'' N (39.091878°)
Longitude
77° 8' 26.36'' W (-77.140655°)
Elevation
125.676491m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-12-16 19:55 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-12-17 00:55 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
230°
Moving
Facing azimuth
150.48°
First azimuth
175.24°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
144.63°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
