Reports Report 291s (Event 291-2016)

Observer
Name Lisa W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Was driving NE out of Springfield and saw it through the top of my windshield. First time I've every seen anything like it! Hard to miss if you happened to be looking that direction.
Location
Address Springfield, OH
Latitude 39° 58' 34.25'' N (39.97618°)
Longitude 83° 44' 49.85'' W (-83.74718°)
Elevation 322.458m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-25 07:10 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-25 12:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 96°
Moving
Facing azimuth 58.4°
First azimuth 52.24°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 63.51°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Near the end it appeared to break apart into several pieces and then fizzle out.