Reports Report 4635ex (Event 4635-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4635-2016
Observer
NameLee R
Experience Level2/5
RemarksMovement from left to right at a fairly steep angle. No sound noted up to one minute after event. Noticed the event due to an initial white flash, approx. -14 in stellar magnitude, Observed a yellow-white streak with minor red flash then minor green flash during descent with approximate stellar magnitude fluctuating between -12 to -20 during descent. No fragmentation noted. No lingering trail noted, trail length during descent approximately 10 to 15 degrees in length, lasting less than one-half second. Terminal flash of bright white with approximate stellar magnitude of -22 to -24 noted as it entered the tree-line in my line of sight.
Location
AddressMelbourne, FL
Latitude28° 10' 19.52'' N (28.17°)
Longitude 80° 39' 27.5'' W (-80.66°)
Elevation7.25m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-11-21 23:17 EST
UT Date & Time2016-11-22 04:17 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle140°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth253°
First elevation20°
Last azimuth258.3°
Last elevation7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorDark Green, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length12°
Remarksstreak of light fading quickly.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksTwo flashes, initial one that grabbed my attention, and one more when it disappeared. Made me think of an explosive detonation flash in the sky.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-