Reports Report 228k (Event 228-2012)

Observer
Name DJ
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The object appeared very low and close enough to almost make out the texture in the trail that followed. It dissapeared behind the tree line from sight at about 15-20 degrees above the horizon.
Location
Address McDonough, GA
Latitude 33° 25' 42.1'' N (33.428361°)
Longitude 84° 5' 19.36'' W (-84.088712°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-02-13 01:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2012-02-13 06:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 40.31393°
First azimuth 45.93901°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 85.71037°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color Bright violet with green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length -1°
Remarks Glowing train that appeared in a vibrant green and blue color after the object dissapeared behind the tree line, best described as the trail left by a firework, very intense and almost sparkled.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -