Fireball fell almost directly perpendicular to horizon from my vantage point. Started as a vibrant violet, quickly turned green, then lighter green. Left train of yellow.
Location
Address
Johnstown, PA
Latitude
40° 18' 47.23'' N (40.31312°)
Longitude
78° 51' 20.41'' W (-78.855669°)
Elevation
617.32135m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-09-23 21:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2025-09-24 01:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
187°
Moving
Facing azimuth
102.75°
First azimuth
97.74°
First elevation
59°
Last azimuth
96.65°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Purple, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
12°
Remarks
glowing train that changed from bright green to fading yellow quickly. lasted 1-2 seconds.
