Never before saw anything like this. Quite fascinating if it wasn't expected
Location
Address
Rome, GA
Latitude
34° 17' 2.71'' N (34.284085°)
Longitude
85° 9' 56.96'' W (-85.165821°)
Elevation
183.87m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-10-12 07:48 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-10-12 11:48 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
144°
Moving
Facing azimuth
234.3°
First azimuth
236.93°
First elevation
64°
Last azimuth
257°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Blue, Light Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
8°
Remarks
A light yellow ball was falling from the sky with a light blue trail. The ball then flashed brighter but not too bright. Then fluttered and went out. Leaving a slight trail for a few seconds.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A light yellow ball was falling from the sky with a light blue trail. The ball then flashed brighter but not too bright. Then fluttered and went out. Leaving a slight trail for a few seconds.