Reports Report 4543d (Event 4543-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4543-2018
Observer
NameAndrew S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI got the visual sense the material landed nearby, within a mile or two.
Location
AddressMadison, AL
Latitude34° 42' 39.93'' N (34.71°)
Longitude 86° 43' 52.24'' W (-86.73°)
Elevation250.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-31 19:20 CDT
UT Date & Time2018-11-01 00:20 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle123°
Moving
Facing azimuth270.56°
First azimuth259.49°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth285.75°
Last elevation18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksJet engine
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length15°
RemarksLooked like orange glowing lump of coal shedding embers
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSomewhat similar to the Columbia disaster, all orange in color