Reports Report 6553a (Event 6553-2024)

Observer
Name Harry G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very bright, from my perspective it looked like it was coming almost straight down as if to eventually hit the ground and not South across the atmosphere.
Location
Address North Miami, FL
Latitude 25° 53' 50.13'' N (25.897257°)
Longitude 80° 9' 35.46'' W (-80.159849°)
Elevation 1.334978m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-31 19:12 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-31 23:12 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 160°
Moving
Facing azimuth 228.25°
First azimuth 225.1°
First elevation 21°
Last azimuth 235.3°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Trail was breaking up and not solid throughout