Reports Report 71e (Event 71-2011)

Observer
Name Bruce B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Fayette, AL
Latitude 33° 41' 4.39'' N (33.684554°)
Longitude 87° 49' 51.07'' W (-87.830852°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-01-16 18:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2011-01-17 00:30 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth 239°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 60°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color yellow-white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Coincidentally heard faint engine noise from aircraft in a different direction (northeasterly)
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3.5s
Length -1°
Remarks It was as if it was disintergrating and leaving a trail of sparks.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks Like a sparkler
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -