(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report August 23,2005 3:30 a.m., Effingham, Illinois

[Mark Davis]

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From:    NAMN Fireball Reports <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Subject: Fireball Report August 23,2005   3:30 a.m., Effingham, Illinois
Date:    Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:43:56 +0000

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Your Town/State/Country? Effingham, Illinois  U.S.A.


Date and Time? August 23,2005   3:30 a.m.


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? SE


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? SE


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


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? close


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


Did it have any color(s)? white, some blue


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


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  none


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


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?
  Effingham, Illinois


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  The fireball came straight down