A fireball at night, as bright as a full moon - 11.10.2022 at 21.30 Vaasa Observation number 109945

Visibility III / V

Satu Rajamäki

The fireball was large, fresh green, and it sparkled all over. It was visible for a few seconds before fading away. It flew quite low. Estimated wind direction northwest-north. The brightness is also somewhat difficult to judge when it was green and not white.

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Accuracy of the given observation time?
- 2 min difference possible
How long time did you see the fireball fly in the sky?
- 3 seconds
How the flight of the fireball ended?
- The fireball faded away

Brightness of the fireball
- A fireball at night, as bright as a full moon
In which altitude the bolide disappeared from your sight?
- About 1/3 from the horizon towards the zenith

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A fireball at night, as bright as a full moon - 11.10.2022 at 21.30 Vaasa Observation number 109945