Reports Report 1685bb (Event 1685-2014)

Observer
Name Lauren and John G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The distance from the horizon was difficult to determine as the fireball fell behind the treeline.
Location
Address Chattanooga, TN
Latitude 35° 1' 11.81'' N (35.019946°)
Longitude 85° 15' 23.79'' W (-85.256608°)
Elevation 262.815125m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-08-02 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-08-03 03:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation -
Last azimuth -
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks __
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks As the fireball fell, blue burning pieces fell off the tail