I really believe that this is the 3rd such fireball I have seen in the past 2 weeks. My son saw this one that I am reporting, so I don't think I am seeing things. Just found it so unusual to see so many that i had to report this. Found many other regional reportings at this same approx time.
Location
Address
Mobile, AL
Latitude
30° 39' 32.26'' N (30.658961°)
Longitude
88° 13' 30.82'' W (-88.225227°)
Elevation
48.324m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-10-12 06:50 CDT
UT Date & Time
2016-10-12 11:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
92°
Moving
Facing azimuth
348.53°
First azimuth
324.74°
First elevation
16°
Last azimuth
336.95°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
8°
Remarks
seemed to have a faint glowing trail behind it... not any vapor or smoke that lingered
