Reports Report 8518ao (Event 8518-2025)

Observer
Name Matt R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This appeared to be fairly low in the sky and close compared to shooting stars and the two other validated fireballs I’ve seen.
Location
Address Toledo, OH
Latitude 41° 35' 42.91'' N (41.595252°)
Longitude 83° 38' 51.61'' W (-83.64767°)
Elevation 190.686325m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-11-13 20:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-11-14 01:15 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 275°
Moving
Facing azimuth 344.25°
First azimuth 16.93°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 309.91°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Had a very bright, thick tail. Head flashed brighter and bigger in diameter right before it disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -