Reports Report 1420a (Event 1420-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1420-2015
Observer
NamePhilip S
Experience Level2/5
RemarksWas an amazing sight to see. Definitely a first ever in my experience.
Location
AddressLavonia, GA
Latitude34° 31' 40.08'' N (34.53°)
Longitude 83° 5' 56.02'' W (-83.1°)
Elevation198.46m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-06-29 01:45 EDT
UT Date & Time2015-06-29 05:45 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle247°
Moving
Facing azimuth32.04°
First azimuth96.94°
First elevation82°
Last azimuth6.92°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-24
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksUpon sighting the "astroid" neither myself nor the other two observers heard any sounds that seemed directly related to the object. But roughly 30 seconds after the fading of the fireball we all heard a distant echo of a significant impact/explosion. Possibly coincidence. But too loud to ignore.
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length15°
RemarksThe fireball consisted of 3 objects , one main fireball and what seemed like 2 other tiny fragments all of which left their distinct trail, while being very tightly grouped in flight. The trails lasted for 3-4 seconds fading gradually.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks 2 distinct fragments were within a tight group that made up the fireball. 1 large and 2 much smaller