Reports Report 5722hh (Event 5722-2024)

Observer
Name Sean M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was surprised how horizontal, low and blue/white and sputtering it was, with no sound. Seems like it may have landed not to far away. Called CMH tower and they said it was reported by several pilots also.
Location
Address Alexandria, OH
Latitude 40° 6' 23.54'' N (40.106538°)
Longitude 82° 38' 32.76'' W (-82.642434°)
Elevation 312.312805m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-05 23:46 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-06 03:46 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 23.69°
First azimuth 328.69°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 102.9°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Blue, White
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 Like a hot (blue/white) holiday sparkler. Reminded me of molten metal or the Sulfur dripping from a road flare, but blue/white. Slow moving and sputtery really.