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Observer
Name
Christian B
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
Was in a plane from Stuttgart to Bucharest - happened shortly after take off. Was at around 6,000 feet and the fireball finished at around the same altitude. Approximately 6 minutes after takeoff
Location
Address
Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg (DE)
Latitude
48° 47' 52.13'' N (48.797815°)
Longitude
9° 48' 13.35'' E (9.803709°)
Elevation
366.310181m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-01-21 17:44 CET
UT Date & Time
2025-01-21 16:44 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
175°
Moving
Facing azimuth
2.06°
First azimuth
357.48°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
4.28°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Flash as the fireball disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
