Reports Report 6173cc (Event 6173-2020)

Observer
Name Bill S
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I'm 73 years young. This fireball ranks in the top 10-12 I have seen in my lifetime!
Location
Address Beavercreek, OH
Latitude 39° 45' 43.18'' N (39.761995°)
Longitude 84° 4' 42.15'' W (-84.078375°)
Elevation 299.744873m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-10-31 19:35 EDT
UT Date & Time 2020-10-31 23:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 212°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 200°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 170°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -25
Color Light Blue, Light Green, Light 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 Yes
Remarks Lots of small pieces trailed the main fireball. This 'tail' was aprox. x3 times longer than the diameter of the fireball.