Reports Report 1930b (Event 1930-2012)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1930-2012
Observer
NameMichael T
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe fireball was the brightest I've ever seen; and it was a daytime sky with no clouds in the vicinity.
Location
AddressPatuxent River, MD
Latitude38° 16' 24.09'' N (38.27°)
Longitude 76° 24' 39.8'' W (-76.41°)
Elevation5.45m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2012-11-21 07:15 EST
UT Date & Time2012-11-21 12:15 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle225°
Moving
Facing azimuth-1°
First azimuth-1°
First elevation-1°
Last azimuth-1°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorLight Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks______
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-1s
Length-1°
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarkssaw brief flashing; appeared to fragment, but only saw single object (never saw a persistent, separate fragment)