I'm certain this was no fireworks or average shooting star. I was compelled to find a place to report this sighting because it was so bright and magnificent. To see this falling towards earth for the length of 5-10 seconds was breathtaking.
Location
Address
Lake City, FL
Latitude
30° 10' 19.6'' N (30.17211°)
Longitude
82° 38' 25.26'' W (-82.640351°)
Elevation
42.948m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-07-13 05:18 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-07-13 09:18 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
121°
Moving
Facing azimuth
194.74°
First azimuth
124.29°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
245.44°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
15°
Remarks
The train was a cone of fire sparks that were fizzling out towards the fireball.
