I knew it was unusual and not a chem or con trail immediately. I was driving so I could not give it 100% attention - but I knew that it was worth paying attention to and upon my return home, I began researching events occurring on that day. I mentioned it to friends and asked if anyone had heard anything about a meteor shower or other astrological occurrence. Where is the video camera when you need it?
Location
Address
Sparta, TN
Latitude
35° 56' 16.58'' N (35.93794°)
Longitude
85° 29' 5.67'' W (-85.484909°)
Elevation
280.423615m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-13 16:15 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-13 22:15 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
194.42°
First azimuth
123.24°
First elevation
77°
Last azimuth
129.63°
Last elevation
41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
25s
Length
30°
Remarks
Initially it was perpendicular to the earth, then it began to dissipate and curve a bit with the smoke tail
