Reports Report 2158co (Event 2158-2013)

Observer
Name Kenneth D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I just wish it was pitch dark viewing this one. That would have been a sight to behold.
Location
Address Smyrna, GA
Latitude 33° 52' 30.79'' N (33.87522°)
Longitude 84° 29' 2.31'' W (-84.483975°)
Elevation 296.838654m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-28 19:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-28 23:45 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 332.99°
First azimuth 324.48°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 167.63°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 8s
Length 60°
Remarks It was long and like a contrail from a plane high above. It was breaking up with separate glowing trains as it came apart.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It was very bright as the sun was setting. It was fragmenting as I looked up and noticed a greenish hue.