(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report 1-27-2005 19:43:00, Asheville NC

[Mark Davis]

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From: "NAMN Fireball Reports" <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:52 PM
Subject: Fireball Report 1-27-2005 19:43:00, Asheville NC


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Your Town/State/Country? Arden,  NC  USA


Date and Time? 1-27-2005 19:43:00


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? west


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? east


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 3 sec+/- 1


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.)
  90


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 35-40


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


Did it have any color(s)? green


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  no


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  yes,  was still there at 2 minutes+


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?



What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball?
  Asheville NC


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  Seen while driving it appeared as a bright green flash with a short tail 
at 90ish degrees however I was driving so I have no idea how long it had 
been visible only where and when it was in my feild of veiw.