NUFORC Sighting 12304

Occurred: 1999-11-16 18:05 Local
Reported: 2000-03-14 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 30-45 secs
No of observers: 1

Location: Racine, WI, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Left a trail, Emitted other objects, Changed Colo

Definate fireball traveling west to east, some pieces were breaking off, extremely bright green glow illuminated surroundings casting shadows.

As stated above, it was a rather large fireball, I've seen several, and this one was spectacular. The most interesting quality was the duration and angle of descent. It seemed like 30-40 degree angle and it was traveling, at what seemed to be a slow speed. But in actuality, you could see parts of the meteor breaking up. It was quite beautiful.

Posted 2000-03-16