Reports Report 445a (Event 445-2012)

Observer
Name Jeff M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Meteor faded out after about 8-10 seconds. Was seen by 2 others including myself. Traveled from approx W to SE.
Location
Address Brentwood, TN
Latitude 35° 57' 30.92'' N (35.958588°)
Longitude 86° 46' 23.94'' W (-86.773317°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-03-23 18:00 CDT
UT Date & Time 2012-03-23 23:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 272.3904°
First azimuth 281.78194°
First elevation 72°
Last azimuth 119.11035°
Last elevation 63°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 15°
Remarks Meteor was white with orange train, train produced white sparks. Was very bright as the sun hadn\'t set yet and the meteor was VERY visible.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -