Reports Report 1439e (Event 1439-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1439-2019
Observer
NameHenry M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was looking out of my window when, at the nick of time. I saw the fireball fall from the sky in a direct trajectory behind the houses in front of my home.I could estimate that it probably landed nearby as it lit up almost every house.At the time I saw it, the sky is partially cloudy and the night sky is still visible.The fireball was a bright mix of orange, yellow and it's glowing was white like burning phosphorus.I could see small sparkles falling slightly slower than the main fireball, probably fragments of the same object.It is probably of the size of a boulder or medium sized rock.I was so shocked that I instantly shouted What is that??? Upon seeing the fireball.
Location
AddressHaines City, FL
Latitude28° 3' 5.18'' N (28.05°)
Longitude 81° 37' 24'' W (-81.62°)
Elevation43.22m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-03-31 00:20 EDT
UT Date & Time2019-03-31 04:20 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle160°
Moving
Facing azimuth0.49°
First azimuth332.38°
First elevation16°
Last azimuth22.87°
Last elevation4°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorOrange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length-
RemarksThe glowing trail was probably 1 to 3 meters long. It was white like burning phosphorus. It took a few more seconds for the train to disappear.
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksI saw some sparkles falling around the fireball a bit slower than the main object.