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Observer
Name
David R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The object I saw lasted for well over 30 minutes as I traveled south of I65. I thought it was Comet Ison, but articles say it is too early for ISON. Not sure it was the Fireball, because it lasted so lomg.
Location
Address
Saraland, AL
Latitude
30° 48' 21.81'' N (30.806058°)
Longitude
88° 4' 17.95'' W (-88.071653°)
Elevation
6.302706m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-28 19:45 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-29 00:45 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
25.41°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
62°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-