I was driving in my care when I observed the fireball, so I was in motion, traveling in the direction on W. Friendly Avenue (west) that I was observing the meteor.
Location
Address
Greensboro, NC
Latitude
36° 5' 27.76'' N (36.091045°)
Longitude
79° 51' 45.33'' W (-79.862591°)
Elevation
277.857m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-10 18:43 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-10 23:43 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
21°
Moving
Facing azimuth
276.5°
First azimuth
276.28°
First elevation
46°
Last azimuth
293.97°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Yellow, Light 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
Saw at least one large distinct piece break away from the fireball shortly before fading out.
