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Observer
Name
Steve W
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I saw the fireball while sitting in my car at a stoplight, facing west. I only saw it for probably less than two seconds. I would say it was a once in a lifetime event. Thank you.
Location
Address
West Terre Haute, IN
Latitude
39° 25' 25.23'' N (39.423676°)
Longitude
87° 24' 57.25'' W (-87.415902°)
Elevation
149.898m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-06-06 12:20 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-06-06 16:20 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
115°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
270°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
275°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
Orange, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-