Seen many meteors but this was most distinct ever. Normal meteor showers and fast. This meteor was slow (relatively).
Location
Address
Jacksonville, FL
Latitude
30° 18' 2.51'' N (30.300697°)
Longitude
81° 26' 12.25'' W (-81.436736°)
Elevation
2.718m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-03-05 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-03-06 00:30 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
267°
Moving
Facing azimuth
116.7°
First azimuth
111.1°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
83.7°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Purple, Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Was going out towards the ocean. Going slow. It just broke apart and flamed out almost due East. I am a pilot so I know directions. Started from South and broke apart East. Low in the sky.
