Reports Report 2242d (Event 2242-2013)

Observer
Name Michael W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Largest I've seen, with the clearest trail.
Location
Address Wabash, IN
Latitude 40° 46' 21.84'' N (40.772732°)
Longitude 85° 53' 6.58'' W (-85.885162°)
Elevation 229.902115m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-27 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-28 02:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 146°
First elevation 73°
Last azimuth 160°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks The tail shed particles, color of flame. I first thought it was a commercial firework.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -