Reports Report 1681av (Event 1681-2012)

Observer
Name Debra G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks This fireball was huge, brilliantly in flames, and dramatic. I was awestruck, then frightened by what I saw.
Location
Address Birmingham, AL
Latitude 33° 28' 22.22'' N (33.472839°)
Longitude 86° 48' 14.89'' W (-86.804137°)
Elevation 213.037506m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-10-30 17:30 CDT
UT Date & Time 2012-10-30 22:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 340.11°
First azimuth 340.49°
First elevation 51°
Last azimuth 340.35°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 24
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -