(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report september 7th. 2004 1:05 am, Thruston, Kentucky

[Mark Davis]

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From: "NAMN Fireball Reports" <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 4:05 AM
Subject: Fireball Report september 7th. 2004 1:05 am, Thruston, Kentucky


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Your Town/State/Country? Owensboro, Kentucky


Date and Time? september 7th. 2004   1:05 am


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? south/southeast


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? north/northeast


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 5-7


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.)
  75


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 30


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


Did it have any color(s)? bright white


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  Could not tell what it was


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


What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball?
  Thruston, Kentucky


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