Others are posting about this on local WRBL reporter Elizabeth White’s Facebook page and What’s Happening Auburn-Opelika FB page.
Location
Address
Auburn, AL
Latitude
32° 39' 17.37'' N (32.654824°)
Longitude
85° 28' 30.44'' W (-85.475121°)
Elevation
193.158m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-09-22 22:07 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-09-23 03:07 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
300°
First elevation
21°
Last azimuth
340°
Last elevation
12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Thunderous boom and subtle vibration about 20 seconds after seeing a bright flash and 4-5 big, bright orange “sparks” almost immediately after the flash.
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
12°
Remarks
4-5 glowing, orange “sparks” that immediately followed the flash.
