(meteorobs) Two Bright Fireballs

[Robert Lunsford]

Numerous sightings of two recent fireballs have been received by the AMS.

The first occurred in daylight near 1345 CDT (1845 UT) on March 14. We have received six reports so far from Mississippi and 
Louisiana. They describe it as brighter than the full moon with a yellow-orange color. Several witnesses also mentioned a 
long-lasting train that appeared like a contrail.

The second fireball occurred near 0610 PDT (1310 UT) on March 15. Twenty one witnesses from northern California and southern Oregon 
describe this object as equal to or slightly less than the full moon. There was not much agreement on the color. White was mentioned 
the most.

Summaries of these objects may be viewed at: http://www.amsmeteors.org/fireball/fireball_log2010.htm

Refer to events #115 and #117.

Clear Skies!

Robert Lunsford
American Meteor Society