Reports Report 926a (Event 926-2017)

Observer
Name Derek N
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The meteor to me appeared to be mid-range in size. The trail reminded me of the "max-q trail" seen on most rocket launches with no noticeable plume beforehand.
Location
Address Cumming, GA
Latitude 34° 8' 0.43'' N (34.133453°)
Longitude 84° 7' 54.18'' W (-84.131716°)
Elevation 309.334m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-03-08 18:42 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-03-08 23:42 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 268°
Moving
Facing azimuth 174.73°
First azimuth 192.03°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 149.96°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Orange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Low quiet and slow deep rumble
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Very faint thump noise
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 10°
Remarks a trail that looked like it was glowing in the sunset
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks there was a brief flash where the fireball ended
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks as it descended it broke into more small pieces each with their own terminal flash within a second