American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3513af (Event 3513-2023)

Observer
Name James W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was traveling southbound on 59 south of hattiesburg in a semi. The fire ball was to my right coming down at a 45 degree angle. It was below the tree line and still on fire, It was at least 500 feet away from the highway. I’m sure it hit the ground. From that distance it appeared to be the size of . A basketball or bigger. Never seen anything like it.
Location
Address Hattiesburg, MS
Latitude 31° 6' 33.23'' N (31.10923°)
Longitude 89° 22' 44.76'' W (-89.379099°)
Elevation 89.438362m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-07-14 04:30 CDT
UT Date & Time 2023-07-14 09:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 209°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation -
Last azimuth 156.39°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange and 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 -