Reports Report 6206kx (Event 6206-2024)

Observer
Name Christina M
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks The only other fireball I saw of this magnitude and similar color of bright green was in fall of 1988 (?) between Columbus, OH and Athens, OH along SR 33 S. The fireball trajectory initiated in SSW sky approximately 70⁰ and continued to be visible between 2-3 seconds leaving sight approximately 35⁰ NNW.
Location
Address Columbus, OH
Latitude 40° 4' 14.66'' N (40.07074°)
Longitude 83° 1' 6.15'' W (-83.018376°)
Elevation 250.143707m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-21 19:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-21 23:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 109°
Moving
Facing azimuth 21.39°
First azimuth 1.42°
First elevation 59°
Last azimuth 49.82°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Green, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -