Reports Report 469a (Event 469-2012)

Observer
Name Derek B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was amazing! I was sitting by the pool with my friend and we both saw together. It was relatively bigger than the others I\'ve seen (usually higher in the atmosphere). I was certain I was going to hear an explosion - but did not.
Location
Address Atlanta, GA
Latitude 33° 56' 6.62'' N (33.935171°)
Longitude 84° 20' 24.4'' W (-84.34011°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-03-27 22:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2012-03-28 02:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 81.06556°
First azimuth 83.41583°
First elevation 54°
Last azimuth 46.97823°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks No sounds heard
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -1°
Remarks glowing train, maybe smoke, Was bigger and closer than any other shooting star I\'ve seen.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks None. But I lost sight of the fireball due to trees blocking view.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -