(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report 18 Feb 2005, 1930 EST (2030 GMT), Battle Ground, IN

[Mark Davis]

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From: "NAMN Fireball Reports" <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 7:43 PM
Subject: Fireball Report 18 Feb 2005, 1930 EST (2030 GMT), Battle Ground, IN


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Your Town/State/Country? Lafayette, IN USA


Date and Time? 18 Feb 2005, 1930 EST (2030 GMT)


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? NNE


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? NNE


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 4


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.)
  15


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


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


Did it have any color(s)? yellow


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  yes.  one or two large lights, broke into a string of smaller lights (~8 
or so)


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  don't know


How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick.
  2


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?
  Battle Ground, IN


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  It could have been something breaking up in the atmosphere (plane, etc.). 
I would be extremely interested to know any further details.  My 10-year old 
daughter saw it, too.