American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2351e (Event 2351-2014)

Observer
Name Vicki F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was a VERY large glowing orange ball with very wide tail. The tail wasn't very long in relation to the size of the fireball. I have seen numerous "shooting stars" (25 or so) that all appeared to be long white streaks in the sky. This was much closer to the horizon, huge and more colorful than anything I have seen before now. It appeared to burn up - it just disappeared.
Location
Address , OH
Latitude 39° 23' 30.29'' N (39.391748°)
Longitude 84° 22' 58.32'' W (-84.382866°)
Elevation 255.769348m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-24 00:20 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-24 04:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 49.19°
First azimuth 64.59°
First elevation 38°
Last azimuth 33.24°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color -
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -