American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1681c (Event 1681-2012)

Observer
Name Andrea W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Birmingham, AL
Latitude 33° 30' 22.67'' N (33.506296°)
Longitude 86° 46' 30.68'' W (-86.77519°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-10-30 17:25 CDT
UT Date & Time 2012-10-30 22:25 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color Yellowish orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -1°
Remarks The trail was about 10 times longer than the fireball. It was a grayish black color streaking behind the ball.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks I saw a bright ball of fire, very close to me. It must have hit the ground behind the building in front of me. Sorry, I do not know anything about fireballs/meteors.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -