Reports Report 1561k (Event 1561-2019)

Observer
Name Sarah L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Near Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield
Location
Address Richmond Hill, GA
Latitude 31° 53' 26.5'' N (31.890695°)
Longitude 81° 15' 42.33'' W (-81.261757°)
Elevation 4.029586m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-04-04 06:55 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-04-04 10:55 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 86°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 315.35°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 70°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 12s
Length 10°
Remarks glowed brightly close to the fireball and dissipated as it trailed off. You could see what might have been smoke towards the back end of the train.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It looked like bits were falling behind and sparking in the train.