A fireball at night, brighter than a full moon - 16.11.2017 at 18.45 Inari Observation number 68376

Visibility V / V

Not visible

I was walking near the intersection of Karigasniementie when a strange light began to illuminate the road. I looked behind my back and at first thought someone had fired an emergency rocket. It seemed to fall and go out into the nearby forest. I continued my journey and had time to walk about 20 meters, then there was a loud explosive sound and some after-sounds, a rumble.

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Accuracy of the given observation time?
- 15 min difference possible
How long time did you see the fireball fly in the sky?
- 6 seconds
How the flight of the fireball ended?
- The fireball disappeared behind an obstacle (trees, buildings or clouds)
In which direction the fireball disappeared out of sight?
- Northeast

In which altitude the bolide disappeared from your sight?
- About 1/3 from the horizon towards the zenith
Sound(s) related to the fireball
- Sonic boom(s) and thunder
Brightness of the fireball
- A fireball at night, brighter than a full moon

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A fireball at night, brighter than a full moon - 16.11.2017 at 18.45 Inari Observation number 68376