Reports Report 478n (Event 478-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 478-2016
Observer
NamePatrick W. R
Experience Level4/5
RemarksIt seemed very low in the atmosphere.
Location
AddressGibsonburg, OH
Latitude41° 23' 0.45'' N (41.38°)
Longitude 83° 19' 28.97'' W (-83.32°)
Elevation207.82m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-02-07 06:10 EST
UT Date & Time2016-02-07 11:10 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle95°
Moving
Facing azimuth344°
First azimuth350°
First elevation51°
Last azimuth348°
Last elevation56°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorLight Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration0.5s
Length
RemarksIt was a glowing train with pieces of burning debris. It lasted as long as the initial flash. The curve of the fall was very gradual.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksPieces of debris flashed similar to the initial flash in a very slight arch.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt reminded me of a sparkler on the Fourth of July.