Reports Report 2338y (Event 2338-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2338-2023
Observer
NameBob M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt did not end in an explosion, I don't believe, but I would call it a hard stop. That, the color and duration (2-3 seconds) were the most remarkable things about it. I have seen sla few fireballs before and most I have seen seemed to linger more at the end, more gradually disintegrating. This felt more like a BAM! minus the explosion. I have seen a fireball with a wider trail and with more colors but this was distinctly light green. I was driving (north on Louisville Road) and the entire thing was in my field of vision, moving away from me in a northeasterly direction. I believe the spot I have marked is close to being accurate but if I am off slightly, that would mean the direction I have indicated could be off a bit as the direction of the road changes considerably around that spot. So there is definitely some margin of error there.
Location
AddressCoxs Creek, KY
Latitude37° 56' 8.26'' N (37.94°)
Longitude 85° 27' 56.34'' W (-85.47°)
Elevation208.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-04-25 04:40 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-04-25 08:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle22°
Moving
Facing azimuth12.73°
First azimuth10.54°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth12.09°
Last elevation56°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorLight Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-