I was driving directly east on Highway 36 approximately 1/2 mile east of the Highway 36 and Highway 67 intersection in Morgan County, Alabama. My son was driving another vehicle about 50 yards ahead when we both saw the fireball. Since we were in moving vehicles it was hard to judge the brightness and impossible to determine if there were any associated sounds. The green color was very distinct.
Location
Address
Somerville, AL
Latitude
34° 26' 43.03'' N (34.445287°)
Longitude
86° 44' 25.18'' W (-86.740329°)
Elevation
191.347015m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-05-24 01:15 CDT
UT Date & Time
2015-05-24 06:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
222°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
65.85°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Momentary significant increase in brightness immediately before going out completely. Not an explosion.
