Reports Report 3853c (Event 3853-2019)

Observer
Name Jeff C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Morrisville, NC
Latitude 35° 51' 44.46'' N (35.862349°)
Longitude 78° 51' 6.84'' W (-78.8519°)
Elevation 110.20417m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-08-18 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-08-19 01:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 144°
Moving
Facing azimuth 35.9°
First azimuth 33.75°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 45.71°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Small fragments started to trail the main fireball about half way down, with 1 larger bit at the rear about 1/10 the main piece, and 1 or more much smaller fragments in between.