Reports Report 2409g (Event 2409-2019)

Observer
Name Alex B
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Cary, NC
Latitude 35° 46' 33.03'' N (35.775842°)
Longitude 78° 46' 28.86'' W (-78.774683°)
Elevation 147.474884m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-06-03 23:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-06-04 03:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 99°
Moving
Facing azimuth 272.85°
First azimuth 270.5°
First elevation 79°
Last azimuth 315.33°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Dark Purple, Dark Green, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks The train was a long red/orange glow, lasting approx. 3-4 seconds. Train faded leaving a distinct smoke trail, which dissipated over 6-8 seconds.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball changed in color from green, to purple, to white, before a brilliant white flash was observed. Bright enough to cast shadows.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -