Reports Report 1288i (Event 1288-2011)

Observer
Name joseph j
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I have seen plenty of shooting stars. This event was large, vibrant and awesome in a way I have not witnessed before.
Location
Address rome, OH
Latitude 42° 47' 48.94'' N (42.796929°)
Longitude 77° 48' 59.99'' W (-77.816665°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-11-05 05:23 EDT
UT Date & Time 2011-11-05 09:23 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 87.26204°
First azimuth 37.75525°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 80.48791°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color white blue mutiple
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks My radio was on..
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 45s
Length
Remarks I would describe it like white glitter that lingered. The wind seemed to affect it. It became wavy.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The flash is what caught my attention. Then the colors and trail.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -