My brother was with me he missed the fireball but noticed the flash and witnessed the glowing train after it passed. I am not sure on the brightness but it seemed closer and brighter than any I have ever seen in person. It was approximately 6 AM, give or take.
Location
Address
Cincinnati, OH
Latitude
39° 5' 29.51'' N (39.09153°)
Longitude
84° 35' 37.61'' W (-84.59378°)
Elevation
238.646m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-24 06:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-24 11:00 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
140.34°
First azimuth
141.54°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
140.15°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
25°
Remarks
Glowing iridescent train lingered 2 or 3 seconds after it passed then faded away.
