Reports Report 3799bu (Event 3799-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3799-2018
Observer
NameGary M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksBeautiful sighting. I was at redlight and noticed the fireball at a high angle. Very bright white then terminal flash where it turned pink then immediately green then slowed down and went behind clouds/trees on horizon.
Location
AddressSemmes, AL
Latitude30° 46' 43.09'' N (30.78°)
Longitude 88° 15' 32.78'' W (-88.26°)
Elevation74.59m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-09-22 22:09 CDT
UT Date & Time2018-09-23 03:09 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle238°
Moving
Facing azimuth91.67°
First azimuth77.78°
First elevation63°
Last azimuth61.64°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorPink, Green, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length30°
RemarksSmoke train with sparklers right behind fireball.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksTerminal flash from white, then sparklers in train when fireball turned pink quickly then green.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-