Reports Report 71a (Event 71-2011)

Observer
Name Gary
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks it did not traverse the horizon but was more like a shooting star going from high to low and more or less straight with a slight left to right angle.
Location
Address Chelsea, AL
Latitude 33° 19' 51.45'' N (33.330959°)
Longitude 86° 59' 56.92'' W (-86.999145°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-01-16 18:05 CST
UT Date & Time 2011-01-17 00:05 UT
Duration ≈1s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 315°
First azimuth 325°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 325°
Last elevation 28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color white, yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks reminded me of fireworks. A single falling light and larger at the bottom with sparkling below just before it disappeared. The sparkling appeared to be a different color than the main tail and fireball, yellowish maybe.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -