Always make a point to try to view any activity at the news or I receive the media report that's going to be in my area. I've never saw anything this large or this impressive. Most the time. They're just like shooting stars way in the heavens. This thing looks huge and it appeared close to the Earth. It was definitely a wow moment
Location
Address
McDermott, OH
Latitude
38° 51' 37.86'' N (38.860517°)
Longitude
83° 7' 10.29'' W (-83.119525°)
Elevation
244.716644m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-11-16 17:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2025-11-16 22:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
122°
Moving
Facing azimuth
325°
First azimuth
320°
First elevation
75°
Last azimuth
60°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it appeared to break up as it approached the horizon several tails were visible. What seemed like several moments later? I heard some crackling and then like a low booming sound it was enough to spook my dogs
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it approached the horizon, it appeared to break up and I saw several smaller tails along with the larger tail. A few moments after I witnessed this we were discussing it and I heard white sounded like crackling sound and then maybe one low thunderous sound that was quick. It reminded me of a sonic boom way off in the distance
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it approached the horizon I saw it get brighter. ThenI saw smaller tails and it disappeared over the hill.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it approached the horizon I saw it get brighter than I saw some smaller tails that appeared mainly to the right side which would be the side closest to me from my angle and then it disappeared over the hilltops
