There were seven people in our group. We were outside in a rural, dark area. One person originally spotted it and the entire group had time to turn and observe it as it travelled. It moved much slower than a shooting star. We all knew we had witnessed something more.
Location
Address
Jackson, KY
Latitude
37° 31' 46.44'' N (37.529568°)
Longitude
83° 21' 19.74'' W (-83.355483°)
Elevation
247.900986m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-04-14 01:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-04-14 05:15 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
295°
First azimuth
320°
First elevation
75°
Last azimuth
285°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it travelled, it broke apart into sparks until it disappeared.
