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Observer
Name
Frances B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
while I have seen many "falling stars" up high in the sky while stargazing, this came right in front of me while driving along an interstate! It was amazing and I am so happy my teenage daughter was with me to experience the beauty and intensity of the fireball!
Location
Address
Maple Heights, OH
Latitude
41° 25' 27.49'' N (41.424304°)
Longitude
81° 32' 1.91'' W (-81.533864°)
Elevation
311.269165m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-08-03 21:24 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-08-04 01:24 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
98.27°
First azimuth
47.64°
First elevation
18°
Last azimuth
120.93°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
