Reports Report 6153en (Event 6153-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6153-2021
Observer
NameDavid H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI've seen many fireballs in my life. This was by far the most amazing. I have a picture that I was unable to upload
Location
AddressMacon, GA
Latitude32° 54' 50.65'' N (32.91°)
Longitude 83° 51' 51.02'' W (-83.86°)
Elevation163.64m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-09-30 22:49 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-01 02:49 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom left to right
Descent Angle90°
Moving
Facing azimuth258.36°
First azimuth333.03°
First elevation64°
Last azimuth177.66°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorPurple
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration4s
Length99.99°
RemarksThe bright tail remained behind the fireball for half the length of the sky
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-