Reports Report 9878h (Event 9878-2025)

Observer
Name Michael M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have never seen a meteor in person. Me and my girlfriend saw it while driving home. We started researching what it could be and lined up with all descriptions for a meteor. It was very large and bright.
Location
Address Middletown, OH
Latitude 39° 32' 18.8'' N (39.538555°)
Longitude 84° 28' 22.72'' W (-84.472978°)
Elevation 254.163315m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-14 08:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-14 13:45 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 230°
Moving
Facing azimuth 300.17°
First azimuth 339°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 300°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -