| Observer |
|
Name |
S M |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
The fireball was so bright and unexpected that I thought it was fireworks, especially with the blue color at the end. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Warrenton, VA |
|
Latitude |
38° 43' 13.43'' N (38.720398°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 47' 49.44'' W (-77.797066°)
|
|
Elevation |
193.704m |
| 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 right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
248° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
5.59° |
|
First azimuth |
16.62° |
|
First elevation |
44° |
|
Last azimuth |
348.67° |
|
Last elevation |
30° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-21 |
|
Color |
Light Blue, Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
The flash turned blue. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
