Reports Report 208cv (Event 208-2011)

Observer
Name John S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Broad daylight. Very bright fireball. Just before terminal flash, orange color surrounded white fireball with green exterior.
Location
Address Ventnor, NJ
Latitude 39° 20' 29.7'' N (39.341583°)
Longitude 74° 28' 3.54'' W (-74.46765°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-02-14 12:35 EST
UT Date & Time 2011-02-14 17:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth 83.02058°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 79.43386°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color Green, White, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2.5s
Length 25°
Remarks A Glowing trail white in center and green on the outside. After fireball disappeared, trail faded quickly.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Terminal Flash occured as fireball descended just above ocean.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -