Reports Report 1251a (Event 1251-2011)

Observer
Name Wade
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Lead, SD
Latitude 44° 20' 47.74'' N (44.346594°)
Longitude 103° 46' 29.65'' W (-103.774903°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-10-30 03:20 MDT
UT Date & Time 2011-10-30 09:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth 353.56904°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 198.0289°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color White with some orange co
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 99.99s
Length -1°
Remarks The tail was long and white. I would have to say it was there for a long time afterwards.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -