(meteorobs) Fireball Report July 7, 2004 about 9:30, Dallas Texas (fwd)

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From: NAMN Fireball Reports 
Subject: Fireball Report July 7, 2004 about 9:30, Dallas Texas 
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 03:26:20 +0000 

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Your Town/State/Country? Dallas Texas USA 


Date and Time? July 7, 2004 about 9:30 


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? east 


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? north 


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 2 - 3 


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.) 
30 - 45 


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 15 - 20 


How bright did it appear? 
Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun? 
sun in front with neon orange middle and light agua tail 


Did it have any color(s)? yes - white, orange, light agua 


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like? 
no - huge fireball with a with a short tail - not like any other meteor I've 
seen on the horizon 


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone? 
How long did that last? 
no. 


How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being 
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick. 
3 


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


What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball? 
Dallas Texas 


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