Reports Report 1229e (Event 1229-2011)

Observer
Name Amanda Y
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Everett, WA
Latitude 47° 55' 30.93'' N (47.925258°)
Longitude 122° 15' 57.32'' W (-122.265923°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-10-24 18:15 PDT
UT Date & Time 2011-10-25 01:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 305°
Moving
Facing azimuth 356.2247°
First azimuth 9.22129°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 27.13205°
Last elevation 43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White, with gold sparks f
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 12°
Remarks All of a sudden I saw a white ball, then a gold trail started to follow. Looked like a firework. I thought of a shooting start but the sun was just setting. The gold trail was very visible and very prominent.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -