Reports Report 9918lr (Event 9918-2025)

Observer
Name Tara S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was the larger meteor I've ever seen, and it didn't fully burn up until it almost hit the ground, I figure. Saw it while driving due west.
Location
Address Burton, OH
Latitude 41° 23' 7.64'' N (41.385456°)
Longitude 81° 8' 53.74'' W (-81.148261°)
Elevation 341.206757m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-14 20:35 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-15 01:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 242°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 279.44°
First elevation 57°
Last azimuth 261.75°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Orange, Red, Brown
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 a few black segments behind the fireball