| Observer |
|
Name |
David R |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was by far the best fireball I have witnessed. It was such a bright green. As bright as the green in the Aurora Borealis when I was in Alaska. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Okawville, IL |
|
Latitude |
38° 28' 49.38'' N (38.480382°)
|
|
Longitude |
89° 43' 32.4'' W (-89.725667°)
|
|
Elevation |
130.007004m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2015-10-22 03:50 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-10-22 08:50 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
184° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
90° |
|
First azimuth |
100° |
|
First elevation |
25° |
|
Last azimuth |
95° |
|
Last elevation |
15° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-6 |
|
Color |
Green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Bright green burst that reminded me of fireworks--green flames and green sparks. The best I have ever witnessed! |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Looked like green fireworks! I was surprised at how wide it was also. |
