Reports Report 104bc (Event 104-2024)

Observer
Name Bo H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This is one of the brightest I have ever seen. Like a huge white LED flare. Wish i had a video but it was very large and fun to see!
Location
Address , TN
Latitude 35° 45' 44.32'' N (35.762312°)
Longitude 83° 51' 1.5'' W (-83.850416°)
Elevation 273.223877m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-01-04 18:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-01-04 23:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 315°
First azimuth 315°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 315°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw it from beginning to end... It died and had a small flash right before it got to the treeline looking North toward Knoxville.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -