Reports Report 1786kr (Event 1786-2021)

Observer
Name Allen D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving on North I69 south of Indianapolis at the time, and saw it out of the right top corner of my windshield and watched it go all the way down to the horizon. It looked like a firework with all the orange sparks coming off of it. This is the first time I've seen that.
Location
Address Martinsville, IN
Latitude 39° 23' 17.17'' N (39.388102°)
Longitude 86° 27' 55.77'' W (-86.465493°)
Elevation 182.96933m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-21 00:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-21 04:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 202°
Moving
Facing azimuth 30°
First azimuth 50°
First elevation 54°
Last azimuth 54°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Orange, 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 Orange sparks were emitted as the fireball fell closer to the horizon