I am the environmental education specialist located at Cherry Springs State Park- an international dark sky park. I was working at the park when I witnessed this possible fireball.
Location
Address
Coudersport, PA
Latitude
41° 39' 52.24'' N (41.66451°)
Longitude
77° 49' 19.16'' W (-77.821988°)
Elevation
703.577m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-25 21:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-08-26 01:15 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
90.46°
First azimuth
86.63°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
263.61°
Last elevation
51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
hissing
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
40°
Remarks
glowing trail that lasted a few seconds after the fireball disappeared.
