I was driving with the windows up and the radio on (sitting at a red light). Therefore, I could not hear any possible sounds that may have been associated with this sighting.
Location
Address
Eastview, TN
Latitude
35° 4' 37.93'' N (35.077204°)
Longitude
88° 32' 45.33'' W (-88.545926°)
Elevation
158.019m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-09-09 21:00 CDT
UT Date & Time
2016-09-10 02:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
220°
Moving
Facing azimuth
146.39°
First azimuth
125.96°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
112.6°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw the very low, "shooting star" turn orange and break apart into multiple (approx. 3-5) pieces, then all of those pieces disappeared from view about the same time (very quickly after separation).
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw the very low, "shooting star" turn orange and break apart into multiple (approx. 3-5) pieces, then all of those pieces disappeared from view about the same time (very quickly after separation).
