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Observer
Name
Kelly Jo M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It appeared to go straight down in the east as a long red streak and then broke into two green balls, one going a little further straight down than the other.
Location
Address
Gallipolis Ferry, WV
Latitude
38° 45' 3.84'' N (38.751066°)
Longitude
82° 11' 18.94'' W (-82.188594°)
Elevation
175.051m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-30 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-01-30 23:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
341.95°
First azimuth
350.51°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
350°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Red fire ball turned to two green pieces.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Broke into two green balls.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Red streak broke into two green balls.