American Meteor Society

Reports Report 534h (Event 534-2012)

Observer
Name Chris C
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This was only the third or fourth meteor I've seen that I would describe as a "fireball" but it was larger and unlike any of the previous "fireballs" I have ever seen. A truely spectacular show and I am happy that I just so happened to be taking the dogs out at this time and looking into the sky.
Location
Address Cincinnati, OH
Latitude 39° 7' 18.38'' N (39.121771°)
Longitude 84° 37' 8.62'' W (-84.61906°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-04-11 22:32 EDT
UT Date & Time 2012-04-12 02:32 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 212.90539°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 256.50461°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Green/Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 15°
Remarks The train glowed intensely before disapearing.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -