Three tractor-trailers had the time to come to a complete stop on the side of the interstate to watch this fireball. I have one photo of the large center pieces but could not get a photo of the whole train. Email me at pisgahpro@gmail.com and I will send it to you.
Location
Address
Johnson City, TN
Latitude
36° 13' 50.22'' N (36.230617°)
Longitude
82° 20' 15.38'' W (-82.337606°)
Elevation
587.476685m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-06-28 01:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2015-06-28 05:30 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
258°
Moving
Facing azimuth
187.39°
First azimuth
164.99°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
54.44°
Last elevation
17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Pink, Light Blue, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
30s
Length
5°
Remarks
multiple medium sized fireballs followed by two or three balls in the middle then many fragments following
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Driving South on Interstate 26... there may have been a flash as the fireball entered our line of sight
