Reports Report 337a (Event 337-2011)

Observer
Name Chad W
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Very bright! I figured I would hear a noise as it went to the ground. The size was very big. There is a dwelling to my north-north-west so I could not see past 10deg from horizon.
Location
Address SALEM, OR
Latitude 44° 33' 4.68'' N (44.5513°)
Longitude 123° 0' 6.84'' W (-123.0019°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-03-24 22:16 PST
UT Date & Time 2011-03-25 05:16 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation 65°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color Brilliant White-Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing train, went to a point as it disappeared.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks N/A
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -