Reports Report 1438h (Event 1438-2013)

Observer
Name Jeff A
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The light flashed as bright as day 4 or 5 times for up to 3 sec each time as it came down and broke into 5 pieces. Amazing to see would love follow up information because it was huge and bright.
Location
Address Kannapolis, NC
Latitude 35° 29' 14.5'' N (35.487361°)
Longitude 80° 37' 18.24'' W (-80.621734°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-07-13 00:23 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-07-13 04:23 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction Unknown
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 135°
First azimuth 135°
First elevation -
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Red like it entered our atmosphere and broke into yellow pieces
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -