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Observer
Name
Michael S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Surprisingly bright as it was not quite dusk. Appeared relatively slow moving. Beautiful green core with very bright yellow outer part and pronounced tail.
Location
Address
Shelbyville, TN
Latitude
35° 24' 12.18'' N (35.403384°)
Longitude
86° 28' 2.09'' W (-86.467246°)
Elevation
273.948334m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-28 19:30 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-29 00:30 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
193.47°
First azimuth
252.84°
First elevation
67°
Last azimuth
106.37°
Last elevation
4°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Green, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
30s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Small fragments