Reports Report 1185dl (Event 1185-2013)

Observer
Name Daniel B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Careful to protect my night vision. Private Pilot. Observed while driving S/W on Interstate 77 so I can't accurately comment of any sounds produced. Lasted approx 2-3 seconds.
Location
Address Strasburg
Latitude 40° 37' 15.16'' N (40.620879°)
Longitude 81° 28' 16.24'' W (-81.471179°)
Elevation 289.852966m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-05-30 23:03 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-05-31 03:03 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 220°
First azimuth 170°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 270°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color light yellow to white with some light greens and oranges before going dark
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 0.5s
Length
Remarks glowing sparks/embers with a changed trajectory due to gravity.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -