The object started as just a simple shooting star and it gradually grew into a green/yellow ball in the sky with a trail following behind it. There was a sudden burst that came off of it, which lit up the sky.
Location
Address
Fort Wayne, IN
Latitude
41° 1' 49.86'' N (41.030516°)
Longitude
85° 17' 59.01'' W (-85.299726°)
Elevation
257.481934m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-02-15 02:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-02-15 07:15 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
112°
Moving
Facing azimuth
269.23°
First azimuth
258.83°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
280.34°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Green, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The flash lit up the night sky and the color of it was yellow/green.