This fireball was also witnessed by two of my friends at approximately the same time from locations 15-20 miles distant. We all thought it was the end trails of a firework until we compared notes... And realized we had all saw the same thing! Thje timing is approximate but should be within 15 minutes either way. I was driving and saw a bright object falling, then split into several smaller pieces then flare and go dark. Because ofthe angle I assumed it was someone with a skyrocket..
Location
Address
Burns Harbor, IN
Latitude
41° 36' 25.45'' N (41.60707°)
Longitude
87° 7' 13.47'' W (-87.120407°)
Elevation
194.052429m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-03-08 20:10 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-03-09 02:10 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
87.27°
First azimuth
83.66°
First elevation
46°
Last azimuth
84.16°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Blue, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Several smaller pieces split off a brighter core piece. At this time they were headed about 20 degrees off straight down.
