(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report November 24 2004 11:15 PM, Elkins, WV

[Mark Davis]

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Subject: Fireball Report November 24 2004 11:15 PM, Elkins, WV


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Your Town/State/Country? Dailey WV


Date and Time? November 24 2004 11:15 PM


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? East


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? West


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 2 or 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.)
  5 or less


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 5 or less


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


Did it have any color(s)? Many, exploding, especially in the tail


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  No, but there were little explosions along the way


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  Yes, it was colorful and very visible for approximately 45 seconds, then 
dissipated and was only a line after about a minute


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?
  Yes, very close in proximity and loud


What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball?
  Elkins, WV


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  It was so close to the earth that I initially it was something being shot 
at us (USA), but my boyfriend said it was probably a meteor.  I have seen 
many "shooting stars" in my life, but never one as close as this one 
appeared to be to the earth.  That was a bit unnerving.  If you could tell 
me how to do it via this submission, I would draw it, because it is still 
very vivid in my mind.