Reports Report 3197e (Event 3197-2016)

Observer
Name Jeri W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I just thought it was falling star but it was bright and pieces came out of it.
Location
Address Lincolnton, NC
Latitude 35° 29' 9.77'' N (35.486047°)
Longitude 81° 15' 5.73'' W (-81.251591°)
Elevation 237.734m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-09-01 05:26 EDT
UT Date & Time 2016-09-01 09:26 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 160°
Moving
Facing azimuth 3.32°
First azimuth
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 327.21°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Big ball then pieces breaking off