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persistent train
The remaining glow, due to ionization in the upper atmosphere, after the passage of a meteoroid. The intensity and duration depend on the meteoroid's atmospheric entry velocity, its size, and its composition. Bright fireballs occasionally give rise to trains visible for several minutes.
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