This was the largest and longest-lasting meteor I’ve ever observed. It appeared close — within 20 miles of my location, but there was no terminal sound. This event was observed by 6 other adults who were with me at the time.
Location
Address
Wilmington, NC
Latitude
34° 12' 38.87'' N (34.210798°)
Longitude
77° 54' 39.29'' W (-77.910913°)
Elevation
12.148688m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-03-26 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2022-03-27 01:45 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
258°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
5°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Observed 2-4 smaller pieces separate from the head and retain a similar trajectory momentarily before burning out.
