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Observer
Name
Teddi K
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was driving on I-40 E with windows up so was unable to detect sounds. It did flash before appearing to fizzle out - but again since I was driving I don't have extra details, as I wasn't able to keep my eyes on it for very long. Amazing blue/green fireball!
Location
Address
Knoxville, TN
Latitude
35° 58' 9.43'' N (35.969285°)
Longitude
83° 55' 31.22'' W (-83.925339°)
Elevation
270.3125m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-12-22 01:07 EST
UT Date & Time
2020-12-22 06:07 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
114°
Moving
Facing azimuth
62.03°
First azimuth
45.85°
First elevation
31°
Last azimuth
123.35°
Last elevation
14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Blue, Light Blue, Dark Green, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-