| Observer |
|
Name |
Sebastian G |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
The angle of entry felt a bit low for a fireball. It was a little terrifying, it was almost as bright as a welders electrode. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Fostoria, OH |
|
Latitude |
41° 9' 25.78'' N (41.15716°)
|
|
Longitude |
83° 25' 7.54'' W (-83.41876°)
|
|
Elevation |
237.119m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-02-07 06:06 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-02-07 11:06 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
98° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
252.6° |
|
First azimuth |
194.76° |
|
First elevation |
41° |
|
Last azimuth |
311.16° |
|
Last elevation |
19° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-22 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
Somewhat of a faint thumping sound as it broke apart |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
15° |
|
Remarks |
As the fragments stopped glowing a bit of smoke could been seen after my eyes readjusted. The smoke quickly vanished. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Left a trail before exploding as a blinding white light |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Broke apart into about 10 parts that faded out |
