A fireball in a twilight sky - 9.1.2018 at 08.07 Sastamala Observation number 69382

Visibility IV / V

Not visible

The ball of fire / light fell towards the horizon, eventually disappearing from view. The ball was followed by a vane that was not only bright, but also rippled with greenish tones of light (similar to the northern lights). However, this color clearly followed the ball, disappearing with the ball. I thought the fireball was pretty big. Clearly noticeable and rapidly advancing, appeared as if from scratch. The direction of the air was probably northwest.

This description has been automatically translated from Finnish. Click here to see the original text.

6 7

Additional information

Accuracy of the given observation time?
- 5 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 disappeared behind an obstacle (trees, buildings or clouds)

In which altitude the bolide disappeared from your sight?
- Very low near the horizon
Brightness of the fireball
- A fireball in a twilight sky

Send a comment

Comments are checked and moderated before publication If you want to contact the observer directly about possibilities to use these images, use the Media -form.

Newest observations

Contact information

A fireball in a twilight sky - 9.1.2018 at 08.07 Sastamala Observation number 69382