Reports Report 381x (Event 381-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 381-2015
Observer
NameAmy M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was driving on I79 and the entire sky lit up as if there was a spot light. I looked up and saw the fireball shooting across the sky! I was an awesome sight!
Location
AddressBridgeville, PA
Latitude40° 22' 8.57'' N (40.37°)
Longitude 80° 7' 6.41'' W (-80.12°)
Elevation258.76m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-02-17 04:46 EST
UT Date & Time2015-02-17 09:46 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle96°
Moving
Facing azimuth23.43°
First azimuth347.58°
First elevation41°
Last azimuth51.56°
Last elevation39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksSmoke was minimal as the firball burned up.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-