Reports Report 1695j (Event 1695-2014)

Observer
Name Todd C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very beautiful long lasting fireball. One of the more spectacular ones I've seen.
Location
Address Mountain Brook, AL
Latitude 33° 26' 52.24'' N (33.447845°)
Longitude 86° 43' 25.96'' W (-86.723878°)
Elevation 178.89119m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-08-02 21:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2014-08-03 02:15 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 33.41°
First azimuth 12.87°
First elevation 67°
Last azimuth 47°
Last elevation 49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Typical sonic boom. I am a pilot and have been around several.
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball started white then turned green just before it exploded
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks White and or green fragments came out of the explosion