Reports Report 9579alh (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameKaren A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis fireball was very large and slow moving. The green color was spectacular!
Location
AddressForest, VA
Latitude37° 22' 39.87'' N (37.38°)
Longitude 79° 14' 49.14'' W (-79.25°)
Elevation255.88m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:35 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:35 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth347.22°
First azimuth340.97°
First elevation33°
Last azimuth355.85°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe green fireball broke up into several red burning fragments, like a firework or sparkler.