Came into view above me...likely began in backyard or further back...Passed to just through the right if not right through the right side of the Big Dipper. Looking @ the size of the tail and color I'd assume it was an Ursids meteor that came before the peak.
Location
Address
Lawrenceville, GA
Latitude
33° 59' 31.3'' N (33.992029°)
Longitude
84° 4' 21.6'' W (-84.072666°)
Elevation
339.532867m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-17 20:53 EST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-18 01:53 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
162.76°
First azimuth
161.06°
First elevation
57°
Last azimuth
149.85°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
7s
Length
15°
Remarks
Persistent but white trail. looked to be in between smoke and glow.