American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1685e (Event 1685-2014)

Observer
Name Jon Z
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Birmingham, AL
Latitude 33° 26' 49.51'' N (33.447085°)
Longitude 86° 47' 25.94'' W (-86.79054°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-08-02 22:25 CDT
UT Date & Time 2014-08-03 03:25 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 45°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks Towards the end of the streak several smaller yellowish orange pieces flew off and disappeared. Much like a firework where it fragments and then the bright dots go out.