Reports Report 251j (Event 251-2023)

Observer
Name Sian G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Athens, GA
Latitude 33° 58' 30.67'' N (33.975187°)
Longitude 83° 26' 33.08'' W (-83.442522°)
Elevation 227.956604m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-14 06:33 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-01-14 11:33 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 248°
Moving
Facing azimuth 296.04°
First azimuth 310.6°
First elevation 19°
Last azimuth 289.62°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks Multiple bright white streaks, sort of like elongated sparks, but white in color. There was no sound or scent. The train was dense, but short, not long(ish) like I’ve seen with other meteors.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -