Reports Report 168alu (Event 168-2018)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kirsten S |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | I saw a large, burning object (on fire - with visibly distinct flames like staring into a flaming marshmallow over a campfire) falling straight down from the sky very quickly - looked as if it would crash onto the freeway in the lane opposite of mine while I was driving. It shot down out of nowhere and burned bright orange/yellow for about 5 seconds (just like in the movies) and then, as quickly as it came, suddenly disappeared into the blackness of the night sky. Now the next morning I see reports of a meteor over Michigan. A very cool sight to see! |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Solon, OH |
| Latitude | 41° 23' 41.48'' N (41.394855°) |
| Longitude | 81° 26' 42.19'' W (-81.445053°) |
| Elevation | 322.402m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2018-01-16 20:10 EST |
| UT Date & Time | 2018-01-17 01:10 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up to down |
| Descent Angle | 180° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 272.21° |
| First azimuth | 271.48° |
| First elevation | 8° |
| Last azimuth | 272.4° |
| Last elevation | 5° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -27 |
| Color | Orange, Yellow, Red |
| 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 | - |