I did not see it enter the atmosphere and only caught a glimpse as I was looking to make a left turn. It was angled down. I do not have good depth/distance perception, but spotted it to the NE as if looking from Pendergrass to Commerce Ga.
Location
Address
, GA
Latitude
34° 8' 51.68'' N (34.14769°)
Longitude
83° 40' 26.78'' W (-83.674106°)
Elevation
241.061035m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-12-17 22:08 EST
UT Date & Time
2024-12-18 03:08 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
213°
Moving
Facing azimuth
94.69°
First azimuth
96.19°
First elevation
34°
Last azimuth
72.17°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
20°
Remarks
Large, bright fireball with a v shaped train spreading out. The train disappeared with in 2 seconds.