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Observer
Name
Robin S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This fireball was spotted as we were driving in Dublin, Ohio.. It was in the Eastern sky. I said to my husband "look at that huge falling star". Did not know at that time it was a fireball!! It was amazing!
Location
Address
Dublin, OH
Latitude
40° 3' 21.91'' N (40.056085°)
Longitude
83° 7' 49.39'' W (-83.130387°)
Elevation
270.175293m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-11-03 18:23 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-11-03 23:23 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
339.76°
First azimuth
133.64°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
125°
Last elevation
3°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
3°
Remarks
a glowing small train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-