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Observer
Name
John R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
There was definite structure to the fireball and it was in the top three in magnitude that I have seen in 50 years. The head appeared to be slightly larger in diameter than the tail. There was a shorter but wider tails that was followed by a narrower but longer tail.
Location
Address
Oxfors, OH
Latitude
39° 27' 46.22'' N (39.462838°)
Longitude
84° 45' 10.66'' W (-84.752962°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-27 20:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-28 00:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
135°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
