American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1940y (Event 1940-2014)

Observer
Name Adam A
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks As I first saw this object about an hour ago I couldn't get my eyes off it , was super bright but has it headed ease southeast it became dimmer and started to almost pulse it looked like as it went over the horizon ! I also live close to a airport so I know it was no plane ! If only I had my camera :/
Location
Address Gulf shores , AL
Latitude 30° 18' 39.7'' N (30.311029°)
Longitude 87° 40' 52.97'' W (-87.681381°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-08-23 22:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2014-08-24 03:15 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 45°
First azimuth -
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 135°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Bright vibrant orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -