Reports Report 1071t (Event 1071-2025)

Observer
Name Charles W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Observed while driving. Stopped immediately and confirmed precise time and direction. Fireball was slightly to left of direction of travel. Initial observation at top of windshield. Final observation at treeline. Appeared to be closing in distance.
Location
Address Bloomfield, IN
Latitude 38° 53' 26.37'' N (38.890659°)
Longitude 86° 46' 14.44'' W (-86.770678°)
Elevation 245.763718m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-02-21 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-02-22 00:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 187°
Moving
Facing azimuth 76.42°
First azimuth 72.65°
First elevation 52°
Last azimuth 69.01°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
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 -