This was one of the most awe inspiring experiences I have ever had! It was so bright and brilliant. Conditions must’ve been perfect. I only wish I had my phone in my hand before the train finished forming. I ran a grabbed it as quickly as I could. The video and photo were taken right after. The train was smooth and even when the ball was still visibly moving and forming the trail. As soon as it stopped, it began to become squiggly and dissipate.
Video
Location
Address
Brooksville, FL
Latitude
28° 28' 3.16'' N (28.467545°)
Longitude
82° 25' 56.57'' W (-82.432381°)
Elevation
23.646681m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-12-20 06:41 EST
UT Date & Time
2019-12-20 11:41 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
266°
Moving
Facing azimuth
67.15°
First azimuth
87.24°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
54.15°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
10°
Remarks
It was a beautiful thick glowing white train. Almost like a tube of ice particles that tapered to a tail at the far end of it. I watched as it formed behind the ball as it traveled across the sky.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There was a brief flash right before the train formation stopped, then I saw a tiny ball continue on the trajectory.
