Reports Report 578g (Event 578-2017)

Observer
Name Erin S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Punta Gorda, FL
Latitude 26° 56' 24.31'' N (26.940087°)
Longitude 81° 45' 38.25'' W (-81.760625°)
Elevation 12.435m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-02-12 02:46 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-02-12 07:46 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 103°
Moving
Facing azimuth 360°
First azimuth 18°
First elevation 58°
Last azimuth 80°
Last elevation 39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing and it appeared some broke off as it traveled downward
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Toward the tail a piece/s broke off as it descended.