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Observer
Name
Peter K
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was by far the most remarkable fireball I have ever seen. Very consistent brightness, no perceptible fragmentation, fiery trail initially then faded toward horizon.
Location
Address
Hamilton, MT
Latitude
46° 13' 58.57'' N (46.232937°)
Longitude
114° 8' 25.41'' W (-114.140391°)
Elevation
1117.641m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-09-15 21:20 MDT
UT Date & Time
2016-09-16 03:20 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
171°
Moving
Facing azimuth
7.23°
First azimuth
251.95°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
11.53°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
10s
Length
20°
Remarks
Light smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
