this meteor traveled at a significant downward angle and the train was visibly persistent for many seconds afterward. A group of about 20 people with me saw the meteor.
Location
Address
Mishawaka, IN
Latitude
41° 35' 46.32'' N (41.596199°)
Longitude
86° 10' 53.53'' W (-86.181535°)
Elevation
264.131042m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-27 23:33 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-28 03:33 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
127.87°
First azimuth
101.7°
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
151.74°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A faint booming sound occurred with the flashes or very shortly after (1 sec or less)
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
7s
Length
22°
Remarks
The train was very definite and slowly faded from its initial glow.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
two quick bright white flashes, like lightning, accompanied the end of the fireball.
