Reports Report 4668aw (Event 4668-2017)

Observer
Name Andrea C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The fireball seemed quite large. It reminded me of the green color in fireworks and fell much like fireworks do (similar trajectory) , however it was a single green ball with a short yellow tail . I was driving Northbound on Hwy 231 headed to Huntsville from Arab . I saw it to my left (NW sky )
Location
Address Laceys Spring, AL
Latitude 34° 25' 19.85'' N (34.422181°)
Longitude 86° 36' 32.14'' W (-86.608927°)
Elevation 280.894m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-11-25 21:23 CST
UT Date & Time 2017-11-26 03:23 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 160°
Moving
Facing azimuth 349.34°
First azimuth 327.47°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 328°
Last elevation 32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks The green ball had a bright yellow tail that was very visible , but not very long .
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -