Reports Report 283e (Event 283-2006)

Observer
Name Alexander G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was up to no good with some friends (toilet papering) when it looked like headlights coming from the woods out of the corner of my eye. A half second later it seemed as if someone was shining a large spotlight at us. Everyone froze thinking it was a sheriff but when we looked up we saw a huge streaking ball getting brighter until everything around us woods and all lit up like it was day. When the ball reached its peak size and brightness (at least 150 ft in diameter maybe more) it went out while still in good view. Most incredible thing I've ever seen in the sky. If anyone believes any recoverable fragments may have made it to the ground please contact me.
Location
Address Mt Vernon, OH
Latitude 40° 25' 24.72'' N (40.423534°)
Longitude 82° 28' 31.92'' W (-82.475532°)
Elevation 369.064209m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2006-09-03 00:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2006-09-03 04:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 262°
Moving
Facing azimuth 174.12°
First azimuth 192.27°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 168.73°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Light Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright yellow, turned night into day
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -