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Observer
Name
Tara K
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
My daughter noticed it from the back seat of the car. I looked up and would have had time to video it if I had not been driving. It was still very visible when it disappeared over Double Oak Mountain.
Location
Address
Birmingham, AL
Latitude
33° 22' 55.3'' N (33.382027°)
Longitude
86° 44' 31.24'' W (-86.742012°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-28 18:46 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-28 23:46 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
45°
First azimuth
270°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
white, orange, blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
Small sparks coming from tail