American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3182u (Event 3182-2016)

Observer
Name Danette P
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The fireball appeared the size of a small plane like a cessna 172, from where i was sranding as it was passing through. I am a private pilot so that is an easy comparison and that also helps with the accuracy of the compass headings that i sighted. Feel free to contact me with more questions. This was quite a beautiful sight and I would like to know the details when you have them.
Location
Address Cortland, OH
Latitude 41° 18' 46.37'' N (41.31288°)
Longitude 80° 46' 43.11'' W (-80.778643°)
Elevation 285.914m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-08-29 22:55 EDT
UT Date & Time 2016-08-30 02:55 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 112°
Moving
Facing azimuth 45°
First azimuth 47.69°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 35°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Dark Green, Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -