Reports Report 948z (Event 948-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 948-2016
Observer
NameClayton T
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI was driving when I saw it, so it may have initially appeared higher than I could see. I was travelling westbound on Rockside Road coming out of the Cuyahoga Valley.
Location
AddressParma, OH
Latitude41° 24' 5.66'' N (41.4°)
Longitude 81° 40' 1.86'' W (-81.67°)
Elevation241.8m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-03-08 21:17 EST
UT Date & Time2016-03-09 02:17 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle161°
Moving
Facing azimuth293.29°
First azimuth272.29°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth286.69°
Last elevation5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
Remarkssmoke trail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-