Reports Report 2284b (Event 2284-2012)

Observer
Name Kathleen L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks My Grandson thought it was Santa.
Location
Address Longwood, FL
Latitude 28° 42' 29.93'' N (28.708315°)
Longitude 81° 20' 23.88'' W (-81.339967°)
Elevation 22.514637m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-12-24 21:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2012-12-25 02:00 UT
Duration ≈10s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 280.82°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 27.42°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -25
Color Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks boom like a fireworks being launched.
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -