Reports Report 6153ik (Event 6153-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6153-2021
Observer
NameAnna M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksAs I was driving, my son pointed at something coming towards us from the western sky. Since the particular area of the road is a cutover, I was able to drive several yards further up to the top of a hill and pull over. We both watch it pass over and continue to watch it until it appeared to go over the horizon. Seeing the brightness and the billowing smoke, I actually thought that it might be an airplane crashing. The closest thing I can describe it to, is like watching a night time launch of a rocket. Beautiful but very unnerving because you are not sure what it is.
Location
AddressAlexander City, AL
Latitude33° 0' 27.35'' N (33.01°)
Longitude 85° 59' 14.1'' W (-85.99°)
Elevation204.66m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-09-30 21:50 CDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-01 02:50 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle97°
Moving
Facing azimuth17.83°
First azimuth316.43°
First elevation18°
Last azimuth102.09°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration9s
Length15°
RemarksIt was a long billowing train that was yellow and white in color. It was moving from west to east leaving a long train that was very visible after the fireball had past. Since I was at the highest vantage point in the area- my view was unobstructed.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-