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Observer
Name
Tom L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was the largest and brightest meteorite I have seen in my past 30+ years gazing up. It was an awesome bright green with a long tail. Half way thru descent a flow of orange sparks came behind then you could clearly see the smoke trail. AMAZING...........
Location
Address
Carrollton, OH
Latitude
40° 34' 25.65'' N (40.573792°)
Longitude
81° 6' 9.22'' W (-81.10256°)
Elevation
-
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 right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
135°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
green w/orange sparks @ 1/2 way point
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
20°
Remarks
Long smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Orange sparks @ 1/2 way point
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Orange sparks