Reports Report 71c (Event 71-2011)

Observer
Name Brian
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Alabaster, AL
Latitude 32° 59' 30.55'' N (32.991819°)
Longitude 86° 55' 35.98'' W (-86.926661°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-01-16 18:15 CST
UT Date & Time 2011-01-17 00:15 UT
Duration ≈2s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 312°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 304°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color reddish
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 15°
Remarks it dropped at a high angle so it was almost a straight up tail with dripping tail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks it was breaking up as it headed toward the ground
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -