This report has been linked to the following event: Event 449-2015
Observer
Name
Robert C
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Many people did report hearing an explosion shortly before seeing it, and in other areas the fireball lasted longer. I was in my car with the radio up, hence why I didn't hear one.
Location
Address
Jacksonville, FL
Latitude
30° 19' 17.73'' N (30.32°)
Longitude
81° 41' 4.29'' W (-81.68°)
Elevation
5.38m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-02-21 23:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-02-22 04:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
95°
Moving
Facing azimuth
249.48°
First azimuth
277.93°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
301.43°
Last elevation
74°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As I saw the fireball through the clouds I could see it breaking apart into three pieces.