Reports Report 706g (Event 706-2013)

Observer
Name randolph r
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks the train was pointed at the end sharply.
Location
Address Marietta, OH
Latitude 39° 25' 34.95'' N (39.426375°)
Longitude 81° 25' 36.75'' W (-81.426874°)
Elevation 212.029114m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-23 03:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-23 07:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 298.56°
First azimuth 272.1°
First elevation 41°
Last azimuth 343.96°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Blue, Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks the train stretched a long ways behind the fire ball that was flashing. i live in a 60 foot moble home and i was on the deck looking up over the roof when i saw it start on the left going to the right and when the ball was past the roof to the right the train was still over half the roof. then the ball went down slightly and disappered and i jumped fast to try and see more.then nothing was left to see it was gorgeous while it lasted.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks it was real bright and after about 2 seconds it started flashing brighter and the colors were alternating but was like it was ignighting the ball of light was huge like a basket ball
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -