First time to see such a beautiful event during the day! Surpassed anything I\'ve ever seen at night. Had pretty long white trail and bright silvery head until flashing out.
Location
Address
Jackson, TN
Latitude
35° 42' 31.18'' N (35.70866°)
Longitude
88° 51' 19.69'' W (-88.855469°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-10-30 17:38 CDT
UT Date & Time
2012-10-30 22:38 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
122.90503°
First azimuth
122.61909°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
104.38115°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
bright white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
-1°
Remarks
white glowing train thining at farthest point from head, brightest at head
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Beautiful bright head then at closest point to horizon appeared to flash brighter and go out
