Reports Report 4848dv (Event 4848-2019)

Observer
Name Jon D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I could see the black mass of the actual meteor. It had burning orange flames at the head around the meteor. The trail was bright green. It sparked white with a few pieces coming off. I am certain it was very close to me. Multiple friends saw it also several miles away from where I was. We all agreed to the direction and angle. By far the largest I have seen in my life. 44 years. It landed close and I would bet it is find able
Location
Address Terrace Park, OH
Latitude 39° 9' 25.06'' N (39.15696°)
Longitude 84° 18' 13.24'' W (-84.303679°)
Elevation 171.011063m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-10-05 19:10 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-10-05 23:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 119°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Green, Orange, black, whit
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length
Remarks Trail was bright green.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks A few small pieces broke off in a white flash