Reports Report 6742bt (Event 6742-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6742-2020
Observer
NameErich R
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI've been an amateur astronomer/meteor observer for over 30 years, and this was likely the most spectacular one I've seen.
Location
AddressWadsworth, OH
Latitude41° 1' 40.91'' N (41.03°)
Longitude 81° 43' 34.48'' W (-81.73°)
Elevation365.76m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-18 06:29 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-18 11:29 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle145°
Moving
Facing azimuth272.48°
First azimuth267.19°
First elevation55°
Last azimuth275.93°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like "sparks" were emanating from it as it fell. Had it not been 6:30 am in November in relatively rural Ohio, I'd have thought it was a firework. Looked similar to a sparkler that was thrown into the air.