Reports Report 3799ad (Event 3799-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3799-2018
Observer
NameEd S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI did not actually see the fireball directly, but I saw the light/shadows cast by the object as it was behind me and on the other side of the house. The light cast only lasted 1-2 seconds but was very bright and was seen by 2 other people.
Location
AddressAuburn, AL
Latitude32° 36' 38.04'' N (32.61°)
Longitude 85° 31' 49.48'' W (-85.53°)
Elevation192.69m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-09-22 22:15 CDT
UT Date & Time2018-09-23 03:15 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom left to right
Descent Angle90°
Moving
Facing azimuth350°
First azimuth280°
First elevation33°
Last azimuth350°
Last elevation12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksAbout 2 minutes after the light source passed my location, heard a distinct but very distant double boom.
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-