Reports Report 4988a (Event 4988-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4988-2016
Observer
Namedale A
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIve seen a few fireballs threw the years but this one was large and vivid as the cold night air seemed very clear.
Location
AddressCreswell, OR
Latitude43° 55' 20.79'' N (43.92°)
Longitude 123° 1' 57.32'' W (-123.03°)
Elevation162.53m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-07 19:55 PST
UT Date & Time2016-12-08 03:55 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle257°
Moving
Facing azimuth
First azimuth25°
First elevation29°
Last azimuth300°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration10s
Length45°
Remarksvery short glowing trail behind the fireball but very long vapor or smoke trail afterward.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-