Reports Report 1698a (Event 1698-2015)

Observer
Name Charles B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I just saw a meteor with a huge ball of fire streak from east to west across the night sky. Even with the full moon it looked huge. The fire and sparks rolling off were bluish, white color.
Location
Address Hodgenville, KY
Latitude 37° 32' 10.87'' N (37.536352°)
Longitude 85° 46' 23.53'' W (-85.773202°)
Elevation 225.21228m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-07-30 23:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2015-07-31 03:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 10°
Moving
Facing azimuth 227.74°
First azimuth 244.81°
First elevation 80°
Last azimuth 307.74°
Last elevation 80°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw what looked like individual sparks trailing behind it.