I was surprised that the object appeared to slow and think this must mean that it was gaining altitude or starting to go away from me as it proceeded in a westerly direction. I could not see below about 30 degrees elevation due to roadside objects.
Location
Address
South metro Atlanta, GA
Latitude
33° 22' 35.08'' N (33.376412°)
Longitude
84° 8' 54.27'' W (-84.148407°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-10-06 20:40 EDT
UT Date & Time
2011-10-07 00:40 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
152.13826°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
202.62648°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
15°
Remarks
A glowing train broader right behind the fireball and tapering back. Fireball appeared to be getting slower in velocity as it streaked across from apparent south to west.
