American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1853f (Event 1853-2012)

Observer
Name Rhonda M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was HUGE...It just suddenly appeared in the middle of a dark horizon...and lasted until it disappeared low in the horizon behind trees in my neighborhood. The fire/flame was distinctly split when it appeared...coming off each side of a dark circle or center...and I'm almost positive the flames were long trails of purple and blue... IT WAS INCREDIBLE...JUST INCREDIBLE...And I hope to be lucky enough to see another one so clearly and close someday...lol
Location
Address Gonzales, LA
Latitude 30° 12' 21.04'' N (30.205845°)
Longitude 90° 53' 50.02'' W (-90.897229°)
Elevation 2.567915m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-11-13 05:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2012-11-13 11:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 178.01°
First azimuth 181.21°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth 192.29°
Last elevation 9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -