This fireball was green, very low to horizon and close enough to light up the surrounding environment. Smoke trail was thick and lingering to some degree. I live near a flight line near SeaTac international airport and it was lower than the planes preparing for landing.
Location
Address
Auburn, WA
Latitude
47° 15' 11.52'' N (47.25°)
Longitude
122° 12' 48.56'' W (-122.21°)
Elevation
176.08m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-06-03 23:05 PDT
UT Date & Time
2023-06-04 06:05 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
257°
Moving
Facing azimuth
67.59°
First azimuth
88.9°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
37.8°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
30°
Remarks
Smoke trail that was bright enough to add light to surrounding trees as it was very low to ground. Full moon was out and it was just as bright if not brighter. At least 5 seconds and trail stayed after fireball disappeared behind tree line.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Just getting brighter in green and/or intensity as it was passing.
