Reports Report 381bu (Event 381-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 381-2015
Observer
NameJack E
Experience Level1/5
Remarksthe trail was very wide/thick,the ball moved very fast and was very bright, at first I thought it was a rocket type firework.
Location
AddressCarrollton, OH
Latitude40° 39' 43.03'' N (40.66°)
Longitude 81° 15' 9.76'' W (-81.25°)
Elevation368.18m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-02-17 04:53 EST
UT Date & Time2015-02-17 09:53 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle47°
Moving
Facing azimuth90°
First azimuth90°
First elevation76°
Last azimuth88°
Last elevation59°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-27
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length40°
Remarksglowing with "embers' trailing in an arching direction behind the 'fireball'.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarkslike fireworks from a Roman candle as it descends.