(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report Sept. 22,2005 Approx. 7 00pm ; las vegas sunset, Outside of las vegas near red rocks

[Mark Davis]

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From:    NAMN Fireball Reports <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Subject: Fireball Report Sept. 22,2005   Approx. 7 00pm ; las vegas sunset, 
Outside of las vegas near red rocks
Date:    Mon, 26 Sep 2005 01:18:10 +0000

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Your Town/State/Country? Chicago,IL  USA


Date and Time? Sept. 22,2005   Approx. 7 00pm ; las vegas sunset


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? west


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? south


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 30sec


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?


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


Did it have any color(s)? yes


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  yes ..into two. It was awesome!


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  no. but the other had left a cloud that looked like  the number 2


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?
  Outside of las vegas near red rocks


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  Im not sure if this is correct site to report what  I witnessed. I have 
never
seen anything like this. It sure was awesome!  I have pictures. I believe it 
was
a meteor.