(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report feb 14 05:12 PST, Vavenby,british columbia Canada

[Mark Davis]

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From: "NAMN Fireball Reports" <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 9:47 PM
Subject: Fireball Report feb 14 05:12 PST, Vavenby,british columbia Canada


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Your Town/State/Country? Avola, British Columbia,Canada


Date and Time? feb 14 05:12 PST


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? SE


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? NE


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 20


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.)
  30


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?
  no


Did it have any color(s)? orange


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  blazing with long tail


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  long tail for many seconds


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?
  Vavenby,british columbia Canada


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  I saw it from my car and pulled over to watch as it transited the sky 
above a lng ridge