Reports Report 225bt (Event 225-2026)

Observer
Name Mika L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks First time seeing this in my 25 years alive!
Location
Address Westerville, OH
Latitude 40° 5' 43.1'' N (40.095306°)
Longitude 82° 55' 8.95'' W (-82.919152°)
Elevation 253.60289m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-08 06:47 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-08 11:47 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 103°
Moving
Facing azimuth 17.31°
First azimuth 18.08°
First elevation 52°
Last azimuth 29.36°
Last elevation 48°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Two different fragmentation, both smaller than the fireball but clearly visible, yellow/orangish like burning embers