I wouldn't have looked up but I was taking my dog out to use the bathroom. He was out in a snowy part of the yard and when I looked out the entire yard/sky lite up like a lightning flash. I immediately looked up and saw the fireball. It was an awesome experience.
Location
Address
Lucasville, OH
Latitude
38° 54' 15.12'' N (38.9042°)
Longitude
82° 52' 9.12'' W (-82.8692°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-01-28 20:25 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-01-29 01:25 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
270°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
270°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Lite up sky like lightning then when I looked up it was red-orange and faded as it fizzled out
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing train that slowly faded away
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like fireworks when you first lite then slowly faded away as it streamed downward
