Reports Report 1497cg (Event 1497-2017)

Observer
Name John C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I saw bright colors of blue and red associated with the tail of the object. There was a significant tail and leading "shield" as this object streaked across the sky.
Location
Address Englewood, FL
Latitude 26° 55' 14.47'' N (26.920687°)
Longitude 82° 15' 43.67'' W (-82.26213°)
Elevation 3.655m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-04-25 23:50 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-04-26 03:50 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 267°
Moving
Facing azimuth 169.14°
First azimuth 225.67°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 45.67°
Last elevation 34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Blue, Light Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks There was a flickering just before the brightness faded. Then a hot, glowing orb continued for a few seconds afterwards.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -