This appeared as if from nowhere. I was with my horse in her paddock when it appeared almost right over us. I have no lights out there and it was very dark till this appeared. It was so bright that it lit my entire area up almost as if it were daylight. The initial light that caused me to look up was so immediate I thought it was a flash of lightning about to strike me. It was beautiful, the biggest one I have ever seen.
Location
Address
Naples, FL
Latitude
26° 14' 11.69'' N (26.23658°)
Longitude
81° 40' 28.6'' W (-81.67461°)
Elevation
6.375m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-04-26 00:05 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-04-26 04:05 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
91°
Moving
Facing azimuth
286.52°
First azimuth
270.13°
First elevation
51°
Last azimuth
328.44°
Last elevation
49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
6s
Length
15°
Remarks
There was a glowing train.. Not sure exactly how long but it was impressive in length
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Approx 6-8 smaller fireballs falling off/behind of the original one and burning out.
