(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report 12/01/04 8:30 p.m. Pacific, Henderson, NV

[Mark Davis]

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From: "NAMN Fireball Reports" <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 11:45 PM
Subject: Fireball Report 12/01/04 8:30 p.m. Pacific, Henderson, NV


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Your Town/State/Country? Henderson NV


Date and Time? 12/01/04 8:30 p.m. Pacific


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? SW


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? SW


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 5


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it APPEARED?
(As a reference, a closed fist held at arm's length is
approximately 10 degrees.)



How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED?


How bright did it appear?
Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun?
  Moon


Did it have any color(s)? White


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?



Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?



How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick.
  4


Did you hear a sound?
If yes, what was the time delay from sighting to sound?
  No


What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball?
  Henderson, NV


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  It honestly looked like a firework, but based on its duration and how far 
it moved and the angle it was at, it couldn't have been. It broke into three 
pieces that maintained a steady trajectory then faded out.