Reports Report 8804b (Event 8804-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8804-2022
Observer
NameJohn K
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI've seen one other fireball before this one, but this one seemed bigger than anything I've seen before. Seemed far away from where I was driving but it was hard to tell. Notably green and bright. Notably sparked and broke apart rapidly before it disappeared.
Location
AddressPuyallup, WA
Latitude47° 18' 48.43'' N (47.31°)
Longitude 122° 14' 48.8'' W (-122.25°)
Elevation19.46m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-14 22:40 PST
UT Date & Time2022-11-15 06:40 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle164°
Moving
Facing azimuth188.05°
First azimuth192.23°
First elevation42°
Last azimuth196.77°
Last elevation27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorLight Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksShort bright trail following the fireball, looked smokey
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like it sparked and broke apart after a small flash