Reports Report 478p (Event 478-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 478-2016
Observer
NameSebastian G
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe 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
AddressFostoria, OH
Latitude41° 9' 25.78'' N (41.16°)
Longitude 83° 25' 7.54'' W (-83.42°)
Elevation237.12m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-02-07 06:06 EST
UT Date & Time2016-02-07 11:06 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth252.6°
First azimuth194.76°
First elevation41°
Last azimuth311.16°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
RemarksSomewhat of a faint thumping sound as it broke apart
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length15°
RemarksAs the fragments stopped glowing a bit of smoke could been seen after my eyes readjusted. The smoke quickly vanished.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksLeft a trail before exploding as a blinding white light
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBroke apart into about 10 parts that faded out