This looked very low above us and the fireball ended in view. It did not pass over the horizon. It looked as if a sparkler were falling and leaving bright sparks in it's wake. The most dazzling and closest fireball I have ever seen.
Location
Address
Frederick, MD
Latitude
39° 21' 40.22'' N (39.361171°)
Longitude
77° 26' 37.91'' W (-77.443865°)
Elevation
97.361954m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-29 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-29 23:15 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
246.22°
First azimuth
226.12°
First elevation
23°
Last azimuth
271°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Silver/White with gold sparks like a sparkler
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
There was a sparkling streak behind it and it looked as if it were breaking apart.
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
There was a sparkling streak behind it and it looked as if it were breaking apart.
