A fireball at night, as bright as a full moon - 20.2.2020 at 18.20 Pälkäne Observation number 88546

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We saw a bright flying light in the sky with friends. The situation was so fast that everyone just had time to say "Did you see what it was?". It was a bit like a firework rocket, but was really bright and greenish. Shortly before it disappeared behind the house out of sight it sparkled and flickered a little.

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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?
- About half way between the horizon and the zenith
Brightness of the fireball
- A fireball at night, as bright as a full moon

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A fireball at night, as bright as a full moon - 20.2.2020 at 18.20 Pälkäne Observation number 88546