American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1127bq (Event 1127-2014)

Observer
Name Cheryl M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving up our driveway & suddenly saw a brilliant Light Violet/White light speeding towards me. I actually startled/jumped because it looked like something was going to hit me! I threw the car in park & jumped out. I watched for 5 seconds. It appeared to be coming from the east, heading west into Alabama.
Location
Address , GA
Latitude 34° 52' 41.78'' N (34.878271°)
Longitude 85° 22' 18.05'' W (-85.37168°)
Elevation 249.603882m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-05-15 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-05-16 01:45 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 95.98°
First azimuth 93.28°
First elevation 28°
Last azimuth 284.4°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -