Reports Report 4001ay (Event 4001-2021)

Observer
Name Fred M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was so amazing that I forgot to grab my phone to take a picture...I think I would have had time.
Location
Address Wilmington, NC
Latitude 34° 16' 1.08'' N (34.266966°)
Longitude 77° 50' 28.94'' W (-77.841372°)
Elevation 12.447658m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-07-25 23:25 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-07-26 03:25 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 101°
Moving
Facing azimuth 260°
First azimuth 220°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 270°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
Color Orange, 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 a bright flash after it passed behind the tree line.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -