Reports Report 760a (Event 760-2008)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sana H |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | This event occurred during the summer around midday, between approximately 2008 and 2010, near Kerkouane, Tunisia. The fireball traveled eastward over the Mediterranean Sea. After the luminous phase ended, a persistent smoke trail remained visible, and a dark object continued its descent. I also heard a distinct whistling sound at the same time as the fireball, but no delayed sonic boom. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Kerkouane, Nabeul Governorate (TN) |
| Latitude | 36° 56' 17.11'' N (36.938085°) |
| Longitude | 11° 5' 57.02'' E (11.099172°) |
| Elevation | 3.691516m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2008-08-03 12:04 CET |
| UT Date & Time | 2008-08-03 10:04 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From down left to up right |
| Descent Angle | 40° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 140° |
| First azimuth | 110° |
| First elevation | 55° |
| Last azimuth | 90° |
| Last elevation | 5° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -13 |
| Color | Orange, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | I heard a distinct whistling sound at the same time as the fireball. |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 3s |
| Length | 10° |
| Remarks | A persistent smoke trail remained visible after the fireball disappeared. It lasted several seconds and gradually faded in the daylight sky. |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |