Reports Report 10230ax (Event 10230-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 10230-2022
Observer
NameDarren B
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI have yet to hear others report the sighting. It was a very visible event.
Location
AddressIndianapolis, IN
Latitude39° 50' 43.3'' N (39.85°)
Longitude 86° 8' 18.35'' W (-86.14°)
Elevation226.44m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-18 20:00 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-19 01:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle202°
Moving
Facing azimuth358.46°
First azimuth358.43°
First elevation88°
Last azimuth358.22°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksBoom
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksShortly after the fireball hit the horizon there was a delayed flash followed by a boom sound.
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt spread some distance in sight. Approximately a few blocks.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThere were sparks in the sky that resembled a tail, or sparkler.