Reports Report 6164ai (Event 6164-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6164-2019
Observer
NameDeborah F
Experience Level2/5
RemarksAt first I didn't realize what it was. I wondered if it was a plane on fire crashing but when I saw the burn and tail I realized it was a meteor. First ever for me and my husband. Was so exciting!
Location
AddressJackson, GA
Latitude33° 20' 3.21'' N (33.33°)
Longitude 83° 58' 26.54'' W (-83.97°)
Elevation222.22m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-12-04 20:25 EST
UT Date & Time2019-12-05 01:25 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle105°
Moving
Facing azimuth270.27°
First azimuth228.06°
First elevation64°
Last azimuth325.21°
Last elevation57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorOrange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksWhiteish/orange streak
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt exploded into a big ball of white fire
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-