Reports Report 1438bg (Event 1438-2013)

Observer
Name Jim H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks this fireball appeared very close and much larger than any shown on the photos or videos on this website
Location
Address Hayesville, NC
Latitude 35° 2' 16.76'' N (35.037988°)
Longitude 83° 45' 33.92'' W (-83.759421°)
Elevation 597.622375m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-07-12 23:58 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-07-13 03:58 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 80.33°
First azimuth 95.68°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 32.75°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks as it was disappearing from view behind trees the color changed to orange and orange sparks appeared to be shooting from it in many directions
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -