American Meteor Society

Reports Report 706f (Event 706-2013)

Observer
Name Joshau M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The timing was is an approximation. It was sometime between 2:30-4:00 AM. I saw it across the sky but didn't write down the exact time. I came across this website today and am giving as much information as I can remember. The sighting was much later than the 8PM sighting being reported widely.
Location
Address Galion, OH
Latitude 40° 43' 59.33'' N (40.733146°)
Longitude 82° 46' 54.84'' W (-82.781901°)
Elevation 359.533936m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-23 03:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-23 07:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 168.43°
First azimuth 165.8°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth 177.44°
Last elevation -1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Orange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -