Reports Report 1617i (Event 1617-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1617-2021
Observer
NameEric S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksTo better pinpoint this I happen to be staring at the Big Dipper when this fireball appeared to the left of it. It lasted approximately three seconds. Much lower, brighter, and more orange in color than any standard “shooting star” or meteor shower I have witnessed.
Location
AddressMantua, OH
Latitude41° 17' 7.72'' N (41.29°)
Longitude 81° 11' 38.04'' W (-81.19°)
Elevation342.65m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-14 20:43 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-03-15 00:43 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle163°
Moving
Facing azimuth32.23°
First azimuth12.03°
First elevation29°
Last azimuth12.3°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-