To be clear, I did not see the entire path of the fireball. I only saw the final moments of it through a window. But I saw enough to get the direction it was traveling and its final angle above the horizon.It was the brightest flash of a fireball I've ever seen.
Location
Address
Columbus, OH
Latitude
39° 57' 22.2'' N (39.956168°)
Longitude
83° 0' 3.92'' W (-83.001088°)
Elevation
228.768463m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-11-03 21:22 EST
UT Date & Time
2024-11-04 02:22 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
191°
Moving
Facing azimuth
237.52°
First azimuth
234°
First elevation
75°
Last azimuth
237°
Last elevation
70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw the final moment of the fireball, and the streak was thick and bright white. The surrounding area was lit up with a flash of white light, almost like lightning.
