Reports Report 291h (Event 291-2016)

Observer
Name Michael W
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Fireball was split into three pieces. Saw in car on way to work. Made note of time on GPS. Was on I-90, noted position so directional angles are fairly accurate
Location
Address Painesville, OH
Latitude 41° 41' 9.89'' N (41.68608°)
Longitude 81° 12' 47.48'' W (-81.21319°)
Elevation 234.122m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-25 07:11 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-25 12:11 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 263°
Moving
Facing azimuth 216.7°
First azimuth 254.56°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 184.49°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Blue, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length
Remarks Glowing trail - hard to tell was hazy but could stil see the full moon
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Three main large pieces slowly separating