Reports Report 645b (Event 645-2013)

Observer
Name Mike E
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks it was a clear, early dawn sky; no clouds
Location
Address Johnson City, TN
Latitude 36° 20' 34.11'' N (36.342808°)
Longitude 82° 20' 56.92'' W (-82.349145°)
Elevation 508.50708m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-18 07:07 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-18 11:07 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 248.91°
First azimuth 228.06°
First elevation 38°
Last azimuth 270.77°
Last elevation 37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks seemingly a faint whoosh
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 20°
Remarks like a vapor trail with several lingering iridescent colors eventually fading to pale white
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks it appeared to flare out, but in a slow bright burn
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -