| Observer |
|
Name |
Clark V |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
I was driving when I observed the fireball, so I've no idea if it made a sound. Observed from roughly 40.8209 N, 77.8901 W |
| Location |
|
Address |
State College, PA |
|
Latitude |
40° 46' 5'' N (40.768056°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 50' 53.39'' W (-77.848163°)
|
|
Elevation |
349.947601m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2015-11-23 18:15 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-11-23 23:15 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up to down |
|
Descent Angle |
180° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
225° |
|
First azimuth |
225° |
|
First elevation |
20° |
|
Last azimuth |
225° |
|
Last elevation |
5° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
yellow green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It seemed to leave a trail of glowing fragments behind it. The sky was dark, I was driving, and I couldn't tell if it left a smoke trail or contrail. |
