Very unusual type of fireball this time. First time I have seen one on a horizontal plane with no deviation
Location
Address
Cape Coral, FL
Latitude
26° 37' 52.95'' N (26.631375°)
Longitude
82° 0' 47.4'' W (-82.013168°)
Elevation
2.608908m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-02-28 05:53 EST
UT Date & Time
2025-02-28 10:53 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
272°
Moving
Facing azimuth
84.06°
First azimuth
114.69°
First elevation
31°
Last azimuth
336.28°
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
25°
Remarks
The object was very low on the horizon and stayed in a horizontal position for the entire time. The smoke trail was easily visible and stayed the same level and consistent throughout the entire time I witnessed it. The front of the meteorite was glowing white much like one would see with a spaceX launch except it stayed level and looked much like what is describe as a jellyfish effect . I have witnessed a lot of spacex launches from where I live in Florida so I have seen that effect from time to time. I have also witnessed a few fireballs in my life and this one was completely different in trajectory and continued for much longer than others I have seen.
