Reports Report 4635hk (Event 4635-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4635-2016
Observer
NameJoseph F
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI witnessed this fireball while sitting on the open top level section of a Walt Disney World ferry in middle of the lagoon on my way back to the parking lot. We were about half way across when my whole family saw this event. It pulsed very brightly as it fell, leaving a sparkling trail. We couldn't have had a better view of the entire fall.
Location
AddressOrlando, FL
Latitude28° 24' 36.9'' N (28.41°)
Longitude 81° 34' 52.38'' W (-81.58°)
Elevation30.49m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-11-21 23:21 EST
UT Date & Time2016-11-22 04:21 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle178°
Moving
Facing azimuth261.71°
First azimuth268.88°
First elevation70°
Last azimuth261.8°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-23
ColorLight Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length45°
RemarksSparkling
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksSeveral bright flashes with a very bright one near the horizon
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLittle sparkling objects trailing behind