Reports Report 2908abi (Event 2908-2014)

Observer
Name MacDonald P
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Looked to be descending onto the horizon. Bright main ball followed by debris trail. Very quick in duration
Location
Address Louisville, KY
Latitude 38° 14' 14.15'' N (38.237263°)
Longitude 85° 38' 34.14'' W (-85.642818°)
Elevation 162.617844m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-11-03 18:20 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-11-03 23:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 144.42°
First azimuth 91.08°
First elevation 14°
Last azimuth 104.53°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks It looked like the tail end of a firework. Bright light followed closely by smaller, sparkling lights
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Trailing smaller pieces