Reports Report 2404b (Event 2404-2016)

Observer
Name Marian H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime. I was with 2 other coworkers who got to see it all as well
Location
Address Bessemer, AL
Latitude 33° 23' 41.16'' N (33.394766°)
Longitude 86° 58' 18.88'' W (-86.971911°)
Elevation 144.356293m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-07-11 02:02 CDT
UT Date & Time 2016-07-11 07:02 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 315°
First azimuth -
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 20°
Remarks Saw fire sparking trails as if suddenly on fire
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Saw fire sparking trails as if suddenly on fire
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -