Reports Report 1928b (Event 1928-2024)

Observer
Name Andrew A
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I am an engineer with a limited interest in astronomy. I was completely sober at the time which I think is relevant. There was a small flash / explosion when I first noticed the trail. But, I didn't see any separate fragments. I would approximate the location over West Orlando or west Orange county heading northwest.
Location
Address Orlando, FL
Latitude 28° 31' 53.48'' N (28.531521°)
Longitude 81° 20' 39.04'' W (-81.344179°)
Elevation 33.937542m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-04-13 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-04-14 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 105°
Moving
Facing azimuth 285°
First azimuth 280°
First elevation 20°
Last azimuth 290°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length
Remarks The trail appeared instantly and disappeared instantly lasting only for a few seconds. So, the speed must have been very fast.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -