the object reminded me of a firework though no other lights accompanied it or preceded it. the bright green caught my eye in an otherwise completely black sky
Location
Address
Astoria, OR
Latitude
46° 9' 46.28'' N (46.16°)
Longitude
123° 35' 21.78'' W (-123.59°)
Elevation
43.08m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-12-17 02:02 PST
UT Date & Time
2016-12-17 10:02 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
174°
Moving
Facing azimuth
11.58°
First azimuth
13.36°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
5.12°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
glowing tail, seemed concurrent to the fireball
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
the fragments seemed to sparkle as it broke from the main body. reminded me of a firework
