was really incredible. came in over the moon around 0330 0340 in the morning july 22 2016. Bright green flash which got my attention i looked up and saw the thick green streak with some small fragmentation and then it was gone could not have lasted more then 2 seconds. was bright enough that it lit up the area and i was able to see my shadow on the ground faintly. first time i have ever seen anything that bright or that color. I generally get out and watch the meteor showers when they come around each year. I am no expert on the subject though. Figure i would report it and let the real experts determine what it was that i saw.
Location
Address
Columbus, OH
Latitude
40° 2' 26.03'' N (40.040563°)
Longitude
82° 51' 11.77'' W (-82.85327°)
Elevation
277.544m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-07-22 03:40 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-07-22 07:40 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
182.78°
First azimuth
197.34°
First elevation
62°
Last azimuth
174.03°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
thick bright green kinda short some fragmentation arced level with the top of the moon from my point of view
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
was very bright green flash at 0330 in the morning i was able to see my shadow on the concrete pad i was standing on
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
small pieces seemed to flare up and come off but they were not numerous. just a few that i noticed
