This report has been linked to the following event: Event 449-2015
Observer
Name
Dayron R
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was able to see it really clear since the beginning, i always look at that spa on the sky after i take the trash out at work. I happened to be looking at it for 2 or 3 seconds before it happened.
Location
Address
Gainesville, FL
Latitude
29° 37' 38.31'' N (29.63°)
Longitude
82° 22' 23.82'' W (-82.37°)
Elevation
21.53m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-02-21 22:55 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-02-22 03:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
121°
Moving
Facing azimuth
348.22°
First azimuth
339.43°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
0.08°
Last elevation
17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
-
Remarks
the tail was not that long, but i was able to see the smoke for approximately a seconds or so.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
At the beginning it was kind of thin, but after that it made like a explosion and it goy really bright.