Medium sized slow moving fireball with very long tail. Started just above and north of northernmost end of orion. Heading was straight down, eastward. Small pieces broke off just before main body faded. Very Bright white possibly slightly yellowish. May have brightened just before breakup.
Location
Address
newton falls, OH
Latitude
41° 13' 53.42'' N (41.231506°)
Longitude
80° 58' 31.15'' W (-80.975319°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-31 19:23 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-01-01 00:23 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
yellow white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
35°
Remarks
Glowing train faded slowly from origin
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Minimal flash
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragmented into 4-6 small pieces before large main body faded
