American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2240by (Event 2240-2017)

Observer
Name Nikki B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving down Glenlock Rd with my two children in the car with me. We all three witnessed what we thought was a shooting star. At the same time, we all said "wow.. did you guys see that ?" It was a glimpse we will never forget. It appeared to be so close and right above the tree tops going downward ..It was more of a goldish orange flare ..
Location
Address Sweetwater, TN
Latitude 35° 37' 8.81'' N (35.619114°)
Longitude 84° 24' 19.34'' W (-84.405372°)
Elevation 333.934m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-07-13 22:19 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-07-14 02:19 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 238°
Moving
Facing azimuth 75.38°
First azimuth 81.31°
First elevation 10°
Last azimuth 79.83°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange, Yellow, White, gold
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -