Reports Report 1438ap (Event 1438-2013)

Observer
Name Steven J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was the largest fireball I have ever saw - no where near like a meteor shower - much larger and brighter - again it lit up the sky while i was driving and i looked up to see it...
Location
Address Lexington, NC
Latitude 35° 47' 51.22'' N (35.797562°)
Longitude 80° 19' 24.93'' W (-80.323591°)
Elevation 222.80072m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-07-13 00:10 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-07-13 04:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 251.64°
First azimuth 276.89°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 326.64°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 70°
Remarks glowing with fireball at front - lit up the sky - looked up and saw it driving
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -